key term - RNA

Definition

RNA (Ribonucleic Acid) is a molecule similar to DNA that plays a crucial role in protein synthesis and other chemical activities of the cell.

Related terms

mRNA (Messenger RNA):

This type of RNA carries instructions from DNA for controlling the synthesis of proteins.

tRNA (Transfer RNA):

This type of RNA serves as physical link between mRNA and amino acids during protein synthesis.

rRNA (Ribosomal RNA): This type of RNA, along with proteins, forms the structure of ribosomes which coordinate protein synthesis.