Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Molecular Basis of Inheritance

Question:

Which among the following type of RNA is needed to synthesise a protein in a cell ?

Options:

mRNA (messenger RNA).

rRNA (ribosomal RNA).

tRNA (transfer RNA).

All of these .

Correct Answer:

All of these .

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) All of these .

All three types of RNA are essential for protein synthesis in a cell, but they play different roles:

  1. mRNA (messenger RNA) - Carries the genetic code/instructions from DNA to the ribosome (required for protein synthesis).
  2. rRNA (ribosomal RNA) - Forms the core structure of ribosomes where protein synthesis occurs.
  3. tRNA (transfer RNA) - Delivers amino acids to the ribosome during translation (required to build the protein chain).

Correct Answer:

All three (mRNA, rRNA, and tRNA) are needed to synthesize a protein.

Key Points:

  • mRNA provides the template (codon sequence).
  • rRNA provides the ribosomal machinery.
  • tRNA provides the amino acids (via anticodon-codon matching).