BCH101intermediate
Match each ribonucleic acid type to its principal role.
Answer
Messenger RNA (mRNA) - Carries genetic information from a gene to a ribosome, Transfer RNA (tRNA) - Acts as an adapter that matches information to an amino acid, Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) - Forms a structural and catalytic part of the ribosome
Explanation
### The pairs
| Item | Matches | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Messenger RNA (mRNA) | Carries genetic information from a gene to a ribosome | It provides the sequence read during protein synthesis. |
| Transfer RNA (tRNA) | Acts as an adapter that matches information to an amino acid | It recognizes a messenger-RNA codon and carries the corresponding amino acid. |
| Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) | Forms a structural and catalytic part of the ribosome | It contributes to the ribosome’s structure and peptide-bond-forming activity. |
### Terms
- **Codon**: a three-base sequence in messenger RNA that corresponds to an amino acid or stop signal.
- **Ribosome**: the cellular complex that translates messenger RNA into a protein.
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