What is the molecule rRNA a component of?

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Dr Birendra Kumar Mishra
Nov 29, 2016

Like other RNAs, the rRNA is made up of nitrogenous base, pentose sugar and phophate

Explanation:

  1. Like other RNAs, the rRNA is made up of nitrogenous base, pentose sugar and phophate.
  2. The rRNA is the RNA component of the ribosome. It is essential for protein synthesis in all living organisms.
  3. The ribosomes constitute 60% rRNA and 40% protein by weight.
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