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Differentiate between mRNA and tRNA

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	mRNA		tRNA
1.	In transcription, it helps in providing the template and therefore it is also known as messenger RNA	1.	In transcription, it acts as an adaptor that brings the amino acids and reads the genetic code therefore it is also known as transfer RNA.
2.	It has a linear shape.	2.	It has an inverted L shape and it looks like a cloverleaf.
3.	It shows attachment with ribosomes only.	3.	It shows attachment with both ribosomes and amino acids. From one end, it is attached with a ribosome and from another end, it is attached with aminoacids.

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