Glossary Term:

Title

RNA or ribonucleic acid

Phonetic

<b>ri</b>-bo-noo-<b>KLEE</b>-ick a-sid

Description

A nucleic acid found in all cells that has genetic information copied from the DNA. RNA's primary role is to convert the information that is stored in DNA into proteins. RNA also acts as a messenger (mRNA) between the DNA and ribosomes (cells responsible for making proteins).