1. Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA): The genetic material found in most living organisms. It carries the instructions for building and maintaining an organism.

2. Ribonucleic acid (RNA): Plays a crucial role in protein synthesis. It is responsible for carrying genetic information from DNA to the ribosomes, where proteins are made.

3. Messenger RNA (mRNA): A specific type of RNA that carries the genetic code from DNA to the ribosomes.

4. Transfer RNA (tRNA): Another specific type of RNA that carries amino acids to the ribosomes for protein assembly.

5. Ribosomal RNA (rRNA): A component of ribosomes, the cellular machinery responsible for protein synthesis.

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