Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the primary function of transfer RNA (tRNA) in the process of protein synthesis?
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11. Translation
Transfer RNA
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In translation, what is the primary function of transfer RNA (tRNA)?
A
It serves as the catalytic RNA component of the ribosome that forms peptide bonds between amino acids.
B
It carries a specific amino acid to the ribosome and base-pairs its anticodon with the complementary codon on mRNA to ensure the correct amino acid is added to the growing polypeptide.
C
It is the RNA template that contains codons specifying the amino acid sequence of a protein.
D
It transports newly synthesized proteins from the ribosome to the Golgi apparatus for processing.
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