During _______, the Molecule _______ Recognizes Which Amino Acid Should

question 99

Multiple Choice

During _______, the molecule _______ recognizes which amino acid should be added next to a growing polypeptide chain.

• A) transcription; mRNA
• B) transcription; tRNA
• C) translation; mRNA
• D) translation; rRNA
• E) translation; tRNA

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Definitions:

Endergonic

Endergonic refers to a chemical reaction where energy is absorbed from the surroundings, generally requiring an input of energy to proceed.

Hydrolysis

A chemical reaction in which water is used to break down the bonds of a particular substance.

Activation Energy

The minimum amount of energy required to initiate a chemical reaction.

Biological Catalysts

Enzymes that speed up chemical reactions in biological processes without being consumed.