Multiple choice

Which of the following is true in translation?

  1. Codons on mRNA match to identical anticodons on tRNA

  2. Anticodons on mRNA are complimentary to codons on tRNA

  3. Codons on mRNA are complimentary to anticodons on tRNA

  4. Anticodons on mRNA match to identical codons on tRNA
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Explanation

During translation, the three-nucleotide codons on the mRNA pair with complementary three-nucleotide anticodons on the tRNA molecules. This base-pairing ensures that the correct amino acid is added to the growing polypeptide chain.

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