key term - Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)

Definition

Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) is a type of RNA that, along with proteins, forms the structure of ribosomes, which are the cellular components responsible for protein synthesis. It plays a critical role in translating the genetic instructions from messenger RNA (mRNA) into amino acid sequences of proteins.

Related terms

Protein Synthesis:

The process by which cells build proteins based on the sequence of nucleotides in mRNA.

Messenger RNA (mRNA): A form of RNA that carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where it serves as a template for protein synthesis.

Amino Acids:

The building blocks of proteins, linked together in a specific order dictated by mRNA during protein synthesis