Question

What role does messenger RNA play in the synthesis of proteins ?

• A. It catalysis the process.
• B. It translates the genetic code to a specific amino acid.
• C. It provides the genetic blue print for the protein.
• D. It modifies messenger RNA molecules prior to protein synthesis

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

The process of protein synthesis is catalyzed by ribosomal RNA. Messenger RNA provides the genetic blueprint for the protein. Transfer RNA is responsible for translating the triplet code into a specific amino acid. Messenger RNA molecules are modified prior to protein synthesis by small nuclear RNA.