RNA Diversity

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High School — AP/IBCollege
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Description

This tutorial explores the many types of RNA molecules that exist and their functions.

RNA can have a variety of shapes, sizes, and functions. Different types of RNA molecules include single-stranded messenger RNA (mRNA), double-stranded RNA (dsRNA), transfer RNA (tRNA), and ribozymes. In this Click & Learn, students learn about these RNA molecules, including how some of them can function as enzymes.

Estimated Time

One 50-minute class period.

Key Terms

group intron I, hairpin ribozyme, hepatitis delta virus (HDV), ribonuclease, ribosome, RNA interference (RNAi), RNA world

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Version History

Date Published

NGSS (2013)

HS-LS1.A, HS-LS3.A, HS-LS4.C

AP Biology (2019)

IST-1.A, IST-1.N

IB Biology (2016)

2.7, 7.2

Vision and Change (2009)

CC2

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