Question

During translation, the type of amino acid that is added to the growing polypeptide depends on the

Select one:
a. anticodon on the tRNA to which the amino acid is attached only.
b. anticodon on the mRNA only.
c. codon on the mRNA only.
d. codon on the mRNA and the anticodon on the tRNA to which the amino acid is attached.

Answer 1

During translation, the type of amino acid added to the growing polypeptide depends on the d) codon on the mRNA and the anticodon on the tRNA.

Step-by-step explanation:

The type of amino acid that is added to the growing polypeptide during translation depends on the codon on the mRNA and the anticodon on the tRNA to which the amino acid is attached.

Each tRNA molecule carries a specific amino acid and has an anticodon that binds to the complementary codon on the mRNA.

This ensures that the correct amino acid is added to the growing polypeptide chain according to the genetic code.