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RRNA

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) is a type of RNA that combines with proteins to form ribosomes, which are the factories where protein synthesis occurs in cells.