Multiple Choice
Which process involves the decoding of an mRNA sequence to produce a polypeptide chain?
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11. Translation
Translation
Multiple Choice
In the process of translation (protein synthesis), which types of RNA are directly involved?
A
mRNA and snRNA
B
tRNA and miRNA
C
rRNA and siRNA
D
mRNA, tRNA, and rRNA
Verified step by step guidance1
Step 1: Understand the process of translation, which is the synthesis of proteins from messenger RNA (mRNA) in the ribosome.
Step 2: Identify the role of mRNA, which carries the genetic code from DNA to the ribosome, serving as the template for protein synthesis.
Step 3: Recognize the function of transfer RNA (tRNA), which brings the appropriate amino acids to the ribosome by matching its anticodon to the codon on the mRNA.
Step 4: Understand the role of ribosomal RNA (rRNA), which is a structural and catalytic component of the ribosome, facilitating the assembly of amino acids into a polypeptide chain.
Step 5: Note that other types of RNA mentioned (snRNA, miRNA, siRNA) are involved in RNA processing or regulation, but not directly in the translation process.
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