The 'r' in the 'rRNA' stands for________

ribosomal

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resistant

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ribose

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replicating

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Solution

The correct option is A ribosomal
Along with some proteins, rRNA forms ribosomes. Thus, rRNA is ribosomal RNA. Ribosomes are the sites of protein synthesis.

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