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UPCAT Science practice question 2: Which molecule delivers amino acids to the ribosome during translation?

Correct answer

B. tRNA

Transfer RNA carries a specific amino acid and pairs its anticodon with the matching mRNA codon at the ribosome.

The question

Which molecule delivers amino acids to the ribosome during translation?

  1. Option A: mRNA
  2. Option B: tRNACorrect
  3. Option C: rRNA
  4. Option D: DNA polymerase

Why B is correct

Transfer RNA carries a specific amino acid and pairs its anticodon with the matching mRNA codon at the ribosome.

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