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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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