In fact, rRNA is sometimes called a ribozyme or catalytic RNA to reflect this function. Eukaryotic and prokaryotic ribosomes are different from each other as a result of divergent evolution.

Then, a process called translation uses this mRNA as a template for protein assembly. ... and it is the starting point for understanding the function of the genetic information in DNA. ...

This regulating function is important because, ... "Our findings are just a beginning to understanding the broader roles SR proteins play in RNA splicing and translation," Zhang said.