Multiple Choice
In translation, which RNA molecule carries specific amino acids to the ribosome by matching its anticodon to an mRNA codon?
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5. DNA to RNA to Protein
tRNA, rRNA and the Codon Code
Multiple Choice
In translation, what molecule brings specific amino acids to the ribosome by matching its anticodon to the mRNA codon?
A
Transfer RNA (tRNA)
B
Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)
C
DNA polymerase
D
Messenger RNA (mRNA)
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand the process of translation, which is the synthesis of proteins from mRNA templates in the ribosome.
Recall that during translation, amino acids must be brought to the ribosome in the correct order specified by the mRNA codons.
Identify the molecule responsible for bringing amino acids to the ribosome by recognizing specific codons on the mRNA through complementary anticodons.
Recognize that Transfer RNA (tRNA) has an anticodon region that pairs with the mRNA codon and carries the corresponding amino acid.
Conclude that the molecule matching its anticodon to the mRNA codon and delivering amino acids to the ribosome is Transfer RNA (tRNA).
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