SSU_rRNA

SSU rRNA

SSU rRNA

One of the two major RNA components of the ribosome

Small subunit ribosomal ribonucleic acid (SSU rRNA) is the smaller of the two major RNA components of the ribosome. Associated with a number of ribosomal proteins, the SSU rRNA forms the small subunit of the ribosome. It is encoded by SSU-rDNA.

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Use in phylogenetics

SSU rRNA sequences are widely used for determining evolutionary relationships among organisms, since they are of ancient origin and are found in all known forms of life.[7]

See also

  • LSU rRNA: the large subunit ribosomal ribonucleic acid.

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