1. Messenger RNA (mRNA):
* Function: mRNA carries genetic information from DNA in the nucleus to the ribosomes in the cytoplasm, where proteins are synthesized. It acts as a blueprint, directing the order in which amino acids are assembled to create a protein.
2. Transfer RNA (tRNA):
* Function: tRNA molecules act as adapters, bringing specific amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis. They have a unique structure with an anticodon that recognizes a specific codon on mRNA, ensuring the correct amino acid is added to the growing polypeptide chain.
3. Ribosomal RNA (rRNA):
* Function: rRNA is a key component of ribosomes, the cellular machinery responsible for protein synthesis. It provides the structural framework for ribosomes and helps catalyze the formation of peptide bonds between amino acids, linking them together to form a protein.
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