RNA

Key Stage 4

Meaning

RNA (Ribonucleic Acid) is a molecule similar to DNA found in some viruses and also used in cells as Messenger RNA to transport information from DNA to ribosomes where it is used to code for protein synthesis.

References

AQA

RNA, page 257, GCSE Chemistry; Student Book, Collins, AQA

Edexcel

RNA, page 58, GCSE Biology, Pearson, Edexcel