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Give the Classification of RNA .


Unknown Student 24th Mar, 2020
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Hrisheekesh Singh 24th Mar, 2020

Hi Tamoghna,

RNA is classified into the following parts:-

  • message RNA (mRNA) - RNA carries genetic informationtranscribed form DNA.
  • transfer ribonucleic acidt RNA(tRNA) - RNA is responsible to transport in protein synthesis.
  • ribosomalRNA(rRNA) - The main part of ribosomeMicroRNAs
  • Micro RNA (miRNAs) - A kind of non-coding RNA in eucaryonwith regulative function
  • Small RNA - Small RNA can be formed complex with protein, play an important role in theactivity of cells.
  • telomeraseRNA - telomeraseRNA is related to thereplication of chromosomes.
  • antisenseRNA - antisenseRNA involves in theregulation of gene expression.
  • long non-coding RNA (lnc RNA) - Non encoding protein RNA but participate in the regulation of cells.

Feel free to ask doubts in the Comment Section.

I hope this information helps you.

Good Luck!

Pratyay Islam 24th Mar, 2020

Hello Student,

RNA Can be classified in the following categories.

A. Classification 1 - Based on the availability

1. Genetic RNA - Found in TMV. RNA Acts as Genetic Material.

2. Non- Genetic RNA - Present in cells where DNA is present as genetic Material.

It Is of Three Types -

  • Messenger RNA
  • Ribosomal RNA
  • Transfer RNA

B .  Classification 2 - Based on  the function .It actually consists of Non Genetic RNAs only


1. Protein Coding RNA - mRNA/Messenger RNA

2. Nonprotein Coding RNA - It is again of two types

  • a) Circ RNA : rRNA, Long non coding RNA
  • b)Small rRNA : transfer RNA/tRNA , SnRNA/Small Nuclear RNA , Silencing RNA


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