________ Molecules Deliver Amino Acids to Ribosomes During Translation

Question

________ molecules deliver amino acids to ribosomes during translation.
A)Messenger RNA (mRNA)
B)Transfer RNA (tRNA)
C)Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)
D)Heterogeneous nuclear RNA (hnRNA)

Accepted Answer

Transfer RNA (tRNA) molecules are responsible for delivering amino acids to ribosomes during the process of translation. These molecules have specific anticodons that match up with the codons on the mRNA, allowing for the correct amino acid to be added to the growing polypeptide chain. Messenger RNA (mRNA) carries the genetic information from the DNA to the ribosome, while ribosomal RNA (rRNA) makes up the structural components of the ribosome itself. Heterogeneous nuclear RNA (hnRNA) is involved in the processing of mRNA in eukaryotic cells.