There are three main classes of RNA: messenger RNA (mRNA), transfer RNA (tRNA) and ribosomal RNA (rRNA). Messenger RNA is made from DNA, is connected to proteins, and contains genetic codes, hence the name “messenger”. Transfer RNA is the binder that connects mRNA with an amino acid. Finally, rRNA is part of the ribosome and is found in all living things (Grosshans, & Filipowicz, 2008).
Specifically speaking to small RNA, there are different subclasses such as small interfering RNA’s (siRNAs) microRNAs (miRNAs) and Piwi associated RNAs (piRNAs), for example. The siRNA is a double stranded molecule, which simplifies mRNA once transcription is completed. siRNA is also the class of RNA that is responsible for the RNA interference process (Grosshans,
Specifically speaking to small RNA, there are different subclasses such as small interfering RNA’s (siRNAs) microRNAs (miRNAs) and Piwi associated RNAs (piRNAs), for example. The siRNA is a double stranded molecule, which simplifies mRNA once transcription is completed. siRNA is also the class of RNA that is responsible for the RNA interference process (Grosshans,