Multiple choice

Assertion (A): The translation of genetic information implied in mRNA into a protein is catalysed by ribosomes. Reason (R): Each three nucleotide codon is translated into one of twenty naturally occurring amino acids.

  1. A and R both are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

  2. A and R both are correct and R is not the correct explanation of A.

  3. A is correct and R is incorrect.

  4. A is incorrect and R is correct.

  5. A and R both are incorrect.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

This option is correct. The translation of genetic information implied in mRNA into a protein is catalysed by ribosomes and each three nucleotide codon is translated into one of twenty naturally occurring amino acids.

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