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Multiple Choice
What type of RNA carries amino acids to the ribosome?
A
Messenger RNA (mRNA)
B
Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)
C
Transfer RNA (tRNA)
D
Small nuclear RNA (snRNA)
Verified step by step guidance
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Understand the role of each type of RNA in protein synthesis. Messenger RNA (mRNA) carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where proteins are synthesized.
Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) is a component of ribosomes, which are the cellular structures where protein synthesis occurs.
Transfer RNA (tRNA) is responsible for bringing amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis. Each tRNA molecule carries a specific amino acid and matches it to the corresponding codon on the mRNA.
Small nuclear RNA (snRNA) is involved in the processing of pre-messenger RNA (pre-mRNA) in the nucleus, not directly in protein synthesis.
Identify that the correct type of RNA that carries amino acids to the ribosome is Transfer RNA (tRNA), as it plays a crucial role in translating the genetic code into a sequence of amino acids.