Asked by Toriah Taylor on May 03, 2024
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Which type of RNA carries the genetic information from the nucleus to the ribosome?
A) ribosomal RNA
B) transfer RNA
C) messenger RNA
D) All types of RNA can carry the information from the nucleus to the ribosome.
Messenger RNA
A type of RNA that carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where it specifies the amino acid sequence of the protein products of gene expression.
Ribosomal RNA
A molecular component of ribosomes, essential for protein synthesis in all living organisms, constituting the enzymatic and structural platform for the translation of mRNA into proteins.
Transfer RNA
A type of RNA molecule that helps decode a messenger RNA (mRNA) sequence into a protein during the process of translation.
- Gain insight into the differing classes and utilities of RNA molecules.
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Sashalei FabriciusMay 08, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Messenger RNA (mRNA) carries the genetic information from the nucleus to the ribosome, where it is translated into a protein. Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and transfer RNA (tRNA) are involved in the translation process, but they do not carry the genetic information from the nucleus to the ribosome. Therefore, choices A and B are incorrect. Choice D is also incorrect because not all types of RNA carry the genetic information from the nucleus to the ribosome.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the differing classes and utilities of RNA molecules.