In the context of translation, which statement about RNA polymerase is correct?

• A. RNA polymerase is a ribosomal protein that binds the A site during translation initiation.
• B. RNA polymerase directly catalyzes peptide bond formation during translation at the ribosome.
• C. RNA polymerase is required to attach amino acids to their corresponding tRNAs during translation.
• D. RNA polymerase does not participate in translation; it functions in transcription by synthesizing RNA from a DNA template.

Answer: (D)