Which of the Following Best Describes the Primary Function of MRNA

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the primary function of mRNA in a cell?

• A)to serve as an enzyme in the formation of the DNA double helix
• B)to serve as an enzyme in DNA replication
• C)to transport amino acids to the ribosomes for protein synthesis
• D)to transcribe the instructions for protein synthesis from DNA and carry this information to the ribosomes
• E)to serve as the structural site for protein synthesis

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