* Adenine (A) pairs with Uracil (U)
* Guanine (G) pairs with Cytosine (C)
Key Differences from DNA:
* Uracil (U) replaces Thymine (T) in RNA.
* RNA is single-stranded, while DNA is double-stranded. This means RNA does not form a double helix like DNA.
Importance of Base Pairing:
* RNA structure and function: Base pairing is crucial for maintaining the structure of RNA molecules, such as tRNA and rRNA, which are essential for protein synthesis.
* RNA replication and transcription: Base pairing is involved in the process of RNA replication and transcription, where RNA copies are made from DNA templates.
* RNA-protein interactions: Base pairing plays a role in the interaction of RNA with proteins, such as ribosomes and other regulatory factors.
