28S rRNA

The 28S rRNA is a component of the larger subunit (60S) of a cell’s ribosome, which is the molecular machine responsible for making proteins. As part of the ribosome, 28S rRNA helps to correctly align messenger RNA and transfer RNA, facilitating accurate protein synthesis. It also plays a structural role and helps catalyze chemical reactions necessary for building proteins. Its sequence and structure are important for the proper function of ribosomes, and scientists use it for species identification and studying evolutionary relationships due to its conserved nature across different organisms.