RNA Diversity

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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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Interactive media meets criteria.
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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