What Is the Function of a Ribosome

question 14

Multiple Choice

What is the function of a ribosome?

• A)To direct transcription
• B)To attach amino acids to the appropriate tRNAs
• C)To unwind the double-stranded DNA helix to enable translation
• D)To hold mRNA and tRNAs in the correct positions to enable translation
• E)To make more mRNA

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