Multiple Choice
What is the primary function of transfer RNA (tRNA) during translation?
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11. Translation
Transfer RNA
Multiple Choice
What is the primary function of transfer RNA (tRNA) during protein synthesis?
A
To serve as the template that is transcribed into complementary RNA during gene expression
B
To remove introns from pre-mRNA and ligate exons together during RNA processing
C
To form the main structural and catalytic core of the ribosome and catalyze peptide bond formation
D
To deliver specific amino acids to the ribosome by matching its anticodon to codons on the mRNA
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand the role of transfer RNA (tRNA) in protein synthesis, which involves translating the genetic code from mRNA into a sequence of amino acids.
Recall that during translation, mRNA codons (triplets of nucleotides) specify which amino acid should be added next to the growing polypeptide chain.
Recognize that tRNA molecules have a specific structure with an anticodon region that can base-pair with complementary codons on the mRNA.
Know that each tRNA carries a specific amino acid corresponding to its anticodon, effectively delivering the correct amino acid to the ribosome.
Conclude that the primary function of tRNA is to match its anticodon to the mRNA codon and bring the appropriate amino acid to the ribosome for protein assembly.
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