What are the three major types of RNA and their functions? What would happen to translation if each ...

1. Messenger RNA (or mRNA) is transcribed from the DNA template and translated into proteins.
2. Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) forms part of the ribosomes, the plentiful cellular structures where protein assembly takes place.
3. Transfer RNA (tRNA) carries amino acids, the building blocks of proteins, to ribosomes.
If any of these types of RNA were degraded, then translation would not occur. Degrading mRNA would prevent translation of that particular gene. Degrading rRNA or tRNA would prevent translation of any mRNAs because the ribosome would not form properly, and the transfer RNA would not bring the correct amino acid to the growing polypeptide chain.