What type of RNA acts as an intermediary, bringing information from DNA to ribosomes for translation?

The correct answer is mRNA, which stands for messenger RNA. This type of RNA serves as a crucial intermediary in the process of gene expression. mRNA is synthesized in the nucleus during transcription, where it is created using a DNA template. After its formation, mRNA carries the genetic information needed for protein synthesis from the DNA in the nucleus to the ribosomes, the cellular machinery responsible for translating this information into proteins.

Once at the ribosome, the sequence of nucleotides in the mRNA is read in sets of three nucleotides, known as codons. Each codon corresponds to a specific amino acid, which are the building blocks of proteins. As a result, mRNA is essential for conveying the genetic code that dictates how proteins are assembled.

In contrast, tRNA (transfer RNA) and rRNA (ribosomal RNA) play different roles in the process of translation. tRNA carries amino acids to the ribosome and matches them to the corresponding codons on the mRNA. rRNA, on the other hand, is a structural and functional component of ribosomes, helping to catalyze the formation of peptide bonds between amino acids. Lastly, snRNA (small nuclear RNA) is involved in the splicing of pre