Ribosomal RNA

Pronunciation
/ri-bo-so-mal R-NA/
Category
Molecular Biology
Singular
Ribosomal RNA
Plural
Ribosomal RNAs

Definition

A type of RNA molecule that forms a major structural component of ribosomes, the cellular machinery responsible for protein synthesis.

Etymology

From 'ribosome' and 'RNA'.

Example

Ribosomal RNA plays a crucial role in translating genetic information into proteins.

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