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RNA polymerase Ribosomal RNA Micro RNA Messenger RNA Transfer RNA SRP RNA Small

ID: 49357 • Letter: R

Question

RNA polymerase Ribosomal RNA Micro RNA Messenger RNA Transfer RNA SRP RNA Small nuclear RNA ________ is translated by the ribosomes and contains the code that specifies the sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain. ________ combines with protein to form the 2 ribosomal subunits. ________ transports amino acids to the ribosomes for use in protein synthesis. ________ plays a key role in the splicing reaction that removes introns from eukaryotic pre mRNA. ________ combines with protein to form particles that help ribosomes attach to the endoplasmic reticulum in eukaryotes. ________ acts to cleave target mRNAs or inhibit the translation of target mRNAs present in the cytoplasm of eukaryotes.

Explanation / Answer

Messenger RNA

Ribosomal RNA

Transfer RNA

small nuclear RNA

SRP RNA

micro RNA