Which of the following types of RNA is involved in the regulation of protein synthesis by binding to specific mRNA sequences?

A tRNA
B rRNA
C miRNA ✓
D snRNA

Explanation

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNAs that regulate protein synthesis by binding to specific mRNA sequences, leading to their degradation or inhibition of translation.

Mnemonic

_mi_RNA = '_micro_' manager of mRNA

Source

Lodish et al., Molecular Cell Biology
Protein Metabolism Molecular Biology Post-Transcriptional Regulation Hard MEDICAL Confidence: high