What are the different types of RNA found in the cell?

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Philoid · Accepted Answer

The different types of RNA found in the cell are listed below:-

(i) Messenger RNA (m-RNA)

It carries the genetic message code from the DNA to ribosomes. It is produced by the DNA; m-RNA is also single stranded and constitutes about 15% of total RNA.

(ii) Ribosomal RNA (r-RNA)

It is found in the ribosomes and it is usually associated with protein to form the ribosomes. It is synthesised in the nucleus by DNA. It is single stranded, comprising about 80% of total RNA. It is metabolically stable.

(iii) Transfer RNA (t-RNA)

It is synthesised in nucleus by DNA. It is also called soluble RNA. It is single stranded. There are 20 different kinds of t-RNA and each type has specificity for a particular amino acid. It constitutes about 5% of total RNA. It has very short life.