Question

what are various types of DNA and RNA ?

Answer 1

There are two major types of DNA.

1. Genomic DNA - This comprises the genome of an organism. The genomic DNA controls expression of the various traits in an organism.
2. Mitochondrial DNA - The DNA located in Mitochondria is called Mitochondrial DNA.

There are 3 different types of RNA.

1. Transfer RNA ( tRNA) - As the name suggests, tRNA transfers specific amino acid molecules to a growing polypeptide chain.
2. Messenger RNA (mRNA)- This carries information from the nucleus to the ribosomes.
3. Ribosomal RNA ( rRNA)- Ribosomal RNA and protein combine together to form ribosomes.