Which RNA Species is a Component of the 30S Subunit

Question

Which RNA species is a component of the 30S subunit of the ribosome?
A) 5S RNA
B) 16S RNA
C) 23S RNA
D) tRNA
E) mRNA

Accepted Answer

The 16S RNA is a component of the 30S subunit of the ribosome. It plays a crucial role in binding with the mRNA during the initiation of translation. The other RNA species listed (5S RNA and 23S RNA) are components of the 50S subunit, while tRNA and mRNA are not components of either subunit.