The Form of RNA That Carries the Information from DNA

Question

The form of RNA that carries the information from DNA to the site of protein assembly is called:
A) messenger RNA.
B) small nuclear RNA.
C) ribosomal RNA.
D) transfer RNA.
E) primary mRNA script.

Accepted Answer

Messenger RNA (mRNA) carries the genetic information from DNA to the site of protein synthesis. This is where it is translated into a protein by the ribosome. Small nuclear RNA (snRNA) plays a role in RNA splicing and processing, while ribosomal RNA (rRNA) makes up the ribosome itself. Transfer RNA (tRNA) carries amino acids to the ribosome for protein synthesis. "Primary mRNA script" is not a commonly used term in biology.