RNA

RNA is a polymer similar to DNA. RNA is also made up of nucleotides and carries a sequence of bases.

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Single-stranded

  • RNA is single-stranded, whereas DNA is double-stranded and forms a double helix.
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Uracil

  • In RNA, G still pairs with C, but another base called Uracil (U) pairs with A instead of Thymine (T).
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DNA templates

  • RNA is very important for reading DNA and then making new proteins from genes.
  • This is because RNA has bases that can pair up with DNA bases, making a template of the DNA code.

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1The Nature & Variety of Living Organisms

2Structure & Functions in Living Organisms

3Organism Functions

3.1Respiration

3.2Gas Exchange

3.3Transport

3.4Excretion

3.5Coordination & Response

4Reproduction & Inheritance

5Ecology

6Biological Resources

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