Which of the following types of RNA molecules plays a crucial role in the regulation of protein synthesis by binding to specific mRNA sequences and preventing their translation?

A tRNA
B rRNA
C miRNA ✓
D snRNA

Explanation

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) play a crucial role in the regulation of protein synthesis by binding to specific mRNA sequences and preventing their translation.

Source

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