1. Messenger RNA (mRNA): This carries the genetic code from DNA in the nucleus to the ribosomes in the cytoplasm. It acts as the blueprint for protein synthesis.
2. Transfer RNA (tRNA): This acts as the "translator" during protein synthesis. Each tRNA molecule carries a specific amino acid and recognizes a corresponding codon on the mRNA molecule. It brings the correct amino acid to the ribosome to be added to the growing polypeptide chain.
3. Ribosomal RNA (rRNA): This is a structural component of ribosomes, the cellular machinery where protein synthesis occurs. It helps to bind mRNA and tRNA, catalyzes peptide bond formation, and provides a framework for the entire translation process.
