key term - Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)

Definition

Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) is a type of RNA that, together with proteins, forms the structure of ribosomes, the cellular "machines" that assemble proteins based on the instructions from messenger RNA (mRNA). It plays a crucial role in the process of translating genetic information from mRNA into protein sequences during transcription.

Related terms

Messenger RNA (mRNA):

mRNA is a type of RNA that carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where it serves as a template for protein synthesis.

Transcription:

Transcription is the process by which genetic information encoded in DNA is copied into messenger RNA (mRNA), which then carries this information to ribosomes for protein synthesis.

Protein Synthesis:

Protein synthesis is the biological process by which cells build or synthesize proteins based on genetic instructions carried by mRNA