Asked by Aaron holmes on May 07, 2024
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The function of transfer RNA is to
A) carry amino acids to ribosomes.
B) transfer nucleotides to the nucleus.
C) transmit coded information to the cytoplasm.
D) turn DNA on and off.
E) act as the site for protein synthesis.
Transfer RNA
A type of RNA molecule that helps decode a messenger RNA (mRNA) sequence into a protein during protein synthesis.
Amino Acids
Organic compounds containing amine (-NH2) and carboxyl (-COOH) functional groups, along with a side chain (R group) specific to each amino acid, the building blocks of proteins.
Ribosomes
Cellular structures where protein synthesis occurs, reading mRNA to assemble amino acids into polypeptide chains.
- Acquire knowledge on the distinct types and functions of RNA molecules.
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Fabio MassaMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Transfer RNA (tRNA) carries amino acids to ribosomes during protein synthesis. The sequence of nucleotides on the tRNA molecule matches the codons on the mRNA molecule, allowing for the correct amino acid to be added to the growing protein chain.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the distinct types and functions of RNA molecules.