Multiple Choice
Which type of RNA is responsible for transporting the correct amino acid to the ribosome during protein synthesis?
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15. Gene Expression
Introduction to Types of RNA
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Which type of RNA is primarily found in the ribosome and plays a crucial role in protein synthesis?
A
rRNA (ribosomal RNA)
B
tRNA (transfer RNA)
C
mRNA (messenger RNA)
D
snRNA (small nuclear RNA)
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Understand the role of ribosomes in the cell: Ribosomes are the molecular machines responsible for synthesizing proteins by translating messenger RNA (mRNA) into amino acid sequences.
Identify the types of RNA involved in protein synthesis: There are three main types of RNA that play roles in protein synthesis: mRNA, tRNA, and rRNA.
Learn the function of mRNA: Messenger RNA (mRNA) carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where it serves as a template for protein synthesis.
Explore the role of tRNA: Transfer RNA (tRNA) brings amino acids to the ribosome and matches them to the codons on the mRNA during translation.
Focus on rRNA: Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) is a key structural and functional component of the ribosome, facilitating the binding of mRNA and tRNA and catalyzing the formation of peptide bonds between amino acids.
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