What Is the Function of Ribosomes (Also Known as Ribosomal

question 24

Multiple Choice

What is the function of ribosomes (also known as ribosomal RNA) in protein synthesis?

• A)Allow interpretation of the two strands of DNA to determine which is the "sense" strand and which is the "antisense" strand
• B)Serve as the coordinator mechanism to allow proper reading of the mRNA and placement of the correct amino acid in the sequence by the tRNAs
• C)Allow further processing of synthesized proteins (posttranslational modification) in order to ensure that the final product is physiologically active
• D)Serve as transport molecules able to move a specific amino acid to the site of protein synthesis (peptide chain elongation) in the correct sequence

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