RNA - Lilyan

RNA- stands for ribonucleic acid

DNA-->RNA-->Amino Acids

 RNA is similar to DNA, but is chemically different enough to pass through the nuclear membrane.

 How is RNA different you ask?
Well first, sugar : ribose
second, structure : single helix
third, nitrogen bases: A=U    C=G

 Reflection: Once I already learned DNA I understood RNA very easily. RNA is literally just like DNA but with just a little twist. The nitrogen bases are easy, you just have to remember that every stay's the same except for A=T. Instead of A=T, it is flipped/changed to A=U. I believe that as long as you understand DNA you will understand RNA.

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  1. AnonymousMay 31, 2017 at 2:35 PM

    I really like how you structured your blog, was very easy to understand. I can relate to your reflection, I ended up getting the hang of it, just took me some time and understand that it's the same thing but a little different. You really could of put an imagine or a visual to help better understand process and state the 3 different RNA's and their functions.

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