Nucleus
The nucleolus is primarily the site of synthesis for which RNA component?
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About This Question
- Subject
- biology
- Chapter
- cell structure and function
- Topic
- nucleus
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Year
- 2025
Solution
Correct Answer:
rRNA (large subunit parts)
- Nucleolus: A dense, non-membrane bound structure within the nucleus.
- Function: It is the 'ribosome factory' of the cell.
- rRNA Synthesis: Here, ribosomal DNA (rDNA) is transcribed into ribosomal RNA (rRNA).
- Subunit Assembly: The nucleolus is also the site where newly synthesized rRNA is combined with proteins imported from the cytoplasm to assemble the large and small ribosomal subunits.
- Note: mRNA and tRNA are synthesized by RNA polymerase II and III respectively in other regions of the nucleoplasm.
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