ribosomal RNA

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protein synthesis

transcription and translation

endoplasmic reticulum; organelle

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ribosomal RNA: References & Edit History

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Assorted References

characteristics of RNA
- In nucleic acid: Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)
classification of bacteria
- In bacteria: 16S rRNA analysis
description
- In RNA: Types and functions of RNA
role in protein synthesis
- In cell: Genetic expression through RNA

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Article History

Type	Description	Contributor	Date
	Added an image of pancreatic acinar cells showing ribosomes located on the rough endoplasmic reticulum.	Kara Rogers	Jul 18, 2024
	Corrected display issue.	The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica	Mar 20, 2023
	Added a cross-reference to nucleolus.	Melissa Petruzzello	Mar 14, 2023
	Added an illustration of the processes of transcription and translation in eukaryotic cells.	Kara Rogers	May 22, 2020
	Modified link of Web site: National Center for Biotechnology Information - PubMed Central - Structure and function of ribosomal RNA.	Emily Rodriguez	Feb 11, 2019
	Add new Web site: National Center for Biotechnology Information - PubMed Central - Structure and function of ribosomal RNA.	Emily Rodriguez	Apr 04, 2016
	Added information on large and small ribosomal RNA molecules and on the evolutionary implications of ribosomal RNA catalysts.	Kara Rogers	May 20, 2015
	Add new Web site: MedicineNet.com - Ribosomal RNA.	Yamini Chauhan	Jan 04, 2011
	New article added.	Kara Rogers	May 06, 2009