Illustration of three types of RNA: messenger RNA (mRNA), transfer RNA (tRNA), and ribosomal RNA (rRNA), each depicted with its specific structure and function.

Diagram illustrating the types of RNA—mRNA, tRNA, and rRNA—and their roles in protein synthesis.

rRNA (Ribosomal RNA)

Category: Cell Biology Date: November 10, 2024

What is rRNA?

rRNA is a type of RNA that, along with proteins, makes up the ribosome, the cellular structure where proteins are synthesized. rRNA helps align mRNA and tRNA during translation to ensure the correct assembly of amino acids into proteins.