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).