R.N.A (55x90cm)
Description
An “R.N.A” (Ribonucleic Acid) chart (55×90 cm) is a full-color educational poster designed to visually explain the fundamental structure, types, and biological functions of RNA for use in science classrooms and laboratories.
Key Features and Educational Content
Size and Material: The chart measures 55×90 cm, usually printed on high-quality, multicolor art paper, fully laminated, and often fitted with rollers for easy display and durability. It is resistant to tears, water, and dust—ideal for frequent student use.
RNA Structure:
Illustrates RNA as a single-stranded polynucleotide composed of ribose sugar, phosphate groups, and nitrogenous bases: adenine (A), uracil (U), guanine (G), and cytosine (C). The chart labels base-pairing, showing that RNA contains uracil instead of thymine.
Diagrams highlight the directionality (5' to 3') and differences from the DNA double-helix.
Types of RNA:
Shows the three main functional forms:
Messenger RNA (mRNA): Carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome.
Transfer RNA (tRNA): Brings amino acids to the ribosome for protein synthesis.
Ribosomal RNA (rRNA): Major component of ribosomes, helping catalyze peptide bond formation.
May include explanations or icons for small (microRNA, siRNA) and long non-coding RNAs in gene regulation.
Biological Roles and Processes:
Explains how RNA is created during transcription (copying DNA instructions into RNA), highlighting RNA polymerase action, intron splicing, and the maturation steps in eukaryotes.
Flow arrows and summary notes describe how mRNA guides translation to produce proteins, using codons (genetic code).
Educational Utility:
The chart is a visual reference for genetics, molecular biology, and biochemistry, supporting lessons on gene expression and the central dogma (DNA→RNA→Protein).
Designed for secondary schools, colleges, and entrance exam prep, often part of a biology chart series.
This chart helps students understand the structure, types, and indispensable functions of RNA in all living cells.
Specifications
| Model No. | N-C416 |
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