What Does RNA Stand For?

RNA stands for Ribonucleic Acid

RNA, or Ribonucleic Acid, is a molecule essential for various biological roles in coding, decoding, regulation, and expression of genes. It consists of a long chain of nucleotides, which are the building blocks that contain a ribose sugar, a phosphate group, and nitrogenous bases (adenine, uracil, cytosine, and guanine). RNA plays a crucial role in protein synthesis and is involved in numerous cellular processes, including the transmission of genetic information and the regulation of gene activity. Its diverse forms include messenger RNA (mRNA), ribosomal RNA (rRNA), and transfer RNA (tRNA), each serving distinct functions in the cell.