RNA that directs protein synthesis is called
A)ribosomal RNA.
B)microRNA.
C)messenger RNA.
D)transfer RNA.
E)translation RNA.

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Messenger RNA (mRNA) carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosomes, where it is used as a template to synthesize proteins. Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and transfer RNA (tRNA) are also involved in protein synthesis, but mRNA is the molecule that directly codes for protein synthesis. MicroRNA (miRNA) is involved in regulating gene expression but does not directly participate in protein synthesis. "Translation RNA" is not a commonly used term in molecular biology.

RNA That Directs Protein Synthesis Is Called