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1. Matter and Measurements4h 31m
2. Atoms and the Periodic Table5h 23m
3. Ionic Compounds2h 18m
4. Molecular Compounds2h 18m
5. Classification & Balancing of Chemical Reactions3h 17m
6. Chemical Reactions & Quantities2h 27m
7. Energy, Rate and Equilibrium3h 46m
8. Gases, Liquids and Solids3h 25m
9. Solutions4h 10m
10. Acids and Bases3h 29m
11. Nuclear Chemistry56m
BONUS: Lab Techniques and Procedures1h 38m
BONUS: Mathematical Operations and Functions47m
12. Introduction to Organic Chemistry1h 34m
13. Alkenes, Alkynes, and Aromatic Compounds2h 12m
14. Compounds with Oxygen or Sulfur1h 6m
15. Aldehydes and Ketones1h 1m
16. Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives1h 11m
17. Amines39m
18. Amino Acids and Proteins1h 51m
19. Enzymes1h 37m
20. Carbohydrates1h 41m
21. The Generation of Biochemical Energy2h 8m
22. Carbohydrate Metabolism2h 22m
23. Lipids2h 26m
24. Lipid Metabolism1h 45m
25. Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism1h 37m
26. Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis2h 54m

26. Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis

Types of RNA

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26. Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis

Types of RNA

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Problem 108a

Textbook Question

Match the following statements with rRNA, mRNA, or tRNA:
a. combines with proteins to form ribosomes

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Understand the three types of RNA involved in protein synthesis: rRNA (ribosomal RNA), mRNA (messenger RNA), and tRNA (transfer RNA). Each has a distinct role in the process.

Recall that rRNA combines with proteins to form ribosomes, which are the cellular structures responsible for synthesizing proteins.

mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, serving as a template for protein synthesis.

tRNA transports specific amino acids to the ribosome during translation, ensuring the correct sequence is assembled based on the mRNA template.

Match the statement 'combines with proteins to form ribosomes' with rRNA, as this is its primary function in the cell.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

rRNA (ribosomal RNA)

rRNA is a type of RNA that, along with proteins, makes up the ribosomes, which are the cellular structures responsible for protein synthesis. It plays a crucial role in the translation process by providing a site for mRNA and tRNA to interact, facilitating the assembly of amino acids into polypeptides.

mRNA (messenger RNA)

mRNA is a single-stranded RNA molecule that carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where it serves as a template for protein synthesis. It is transcribed from DNA and contains codons that specify the sequence of amino acids in a protein.

tRNA (transfer RNA)

tRNA is a type of RNA that transports specific amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis. Each tRNA molecule has an anticodon that pairs with a corresponding codon on the mRNA, ensuring that the correct amino acid is added to the growing polypeptide chain.