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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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What is the most critical role of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) in cellular biology?
Options
A Packaging of DNA
B Structural and enzymatic role in protein synthesis
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C Energy transport
D Catalyzing cell division
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

rRNA is the main structural component of ribosomes. It also has catalytic functions; in the large ribosomal subunit, rRNA (not protein) catalyzes the formation of peptide bonds during translation (it is a ribozyme).

Hint

It forms the core of the ribosome and performs the key enzymatic reaction.

Question Info

Course: BIO 101
Topic: BIO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 885 of 2556
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