What is the role of rRNA in protein synthesis?
From DNA to Protein

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rRNA (ribosomal RNA) forms the core of ribosome's structure and catalyzes protein synthesis.
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What is a codon?
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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that corresponds to a specific amino acid.
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What nitrogenous base is found in RNA but not in DNA?
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Uracil is present in RNA, while thymine is found in DNA.
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What is the process of transcription?
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Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.
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What is the start codon and its significance?
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The start codon is AUG, which signals the beginning of protein synthesis.
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What are the three types of RNA involved in protein synthesis?
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The three types of RNA are mRNA (messenger RNA), tRNA (transfer RNA), and rRNA (ribosomal RNA).
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How do tRNA molecules function in translation?
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tRNA molecules transport specific amino acids to the ribosome, matching their anticodon with the mRNA codon.
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