mRNA

• What does mRNA stand for?

  Messenger RNA
• What are the characteristics of mRNA?

  -long

  -single stranded
• Each strand of mRNA contains the genetic code for one gene, and each gene codes for a particular polypeptide
• Where is mRNA made?

  In the nucleus by transcription
• What is the function of mRNA?

  Carries the genetic code from DNA to the ribosomes in the cytoplasm