RNAkæder
RNAkæder, often referred to as RNA strands or RNA chains, are fundamental biological molecules essential for a wide range of cellular processes. They are linear polymers composed of repeating nucleotide subunits. Each nucleotide consists of a phosphate group, a ribose sugar, and one of four nitrogenous bases: adenine (A), guanine (G), cytosine (C), or uracil (U). The bases are linked to the ribose sugar, which is then linked to the phosphate group, forming a phosphodiester bond that connects successive nucleotides, creating the backbone of the RNA chain.
Unlike DNA, RNA typically exists as a single-stranded molecule. However, these single strands can fold upon
The primary roles of RNAkæder include messenger RNA (mRNA), which carries genetic information from DNA to ribosomes