What is one function of RNA during protein synthesis?

RNA plays a crucial role in protein synthesis, primarily through its function in transferring genetic information from DNA to the ribosomes, where proteins are assembled. During protein synthesis, messenger RNA (mRNA) is synthesized from the DNA template in a process known as transcription. This mRNA then carries the specific sequences of nucleotides that encode for the amino acid sequence of a protein.

Once synthesized, the mRNA leaves the nucleus and enters the cytoplasm, where it serves as a template for translation. During translation, ribosomes read the sequence of codons (three-nucleotide sequences) on the mRNA and use that information to assemble amino acids in the correct order, forming a protein.

The other options relate to functions that are primarily associated with other molecules. While DNA is responsible for storing genetic information and replicating itself, RNA’s main contribution is in the transfer of that information to facilitate protein synthesis.