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Properties of RNA

Properties of RNA

RNA Average Molecular Weight Property
t-RNA( Transfer DNA)
25,000
Combines covalently with specific amino acids and forms hydrogen bonds with at least one m-RNA triplet
r-RNA ( Ribosomal RNA)
0.5 to 1.0 x 106
Found in ribosomes, amounts to two-third of the ribosomes
m-RNA (Messenger RNA )
Variable
Carries information for the sequence of amino acids in the peptides, Serves as template for protein synthesis


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