Which Molecule Serves as the Template During Translation

Question

Which molecule serves as the template during translation?
A) DNA
B) mRNA
C) tRNA
D) polymerase

Accepted Answer

During translation, the messenger RNA (mRNA) serves as the template for the synthesis of a polypeptide chain. The sequence of codons on the mRNA determines the sequence of amino acids in the protein. DNA is the template for mRNA synthesis during transcription, while tRNA brings amino acids to the ribosome during translation. Polymerase is an enzyme involved in DNA replication and transcription, but not translation.