Question

Choose the correct answers from the alternatives given :
Translation is the

• A. Transfer of the genetic code to a tRNA molecule
• B. Transfer of the genetic code to a mRNA molecule
• C. Transfer of the genetic code from an mRNA to a sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide
• D. Movement of mRNA through the nuclear membrane

Answer 1

The correct option is C Transfer of the genetic code from an mRNA to a sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide

Translation is the second step of gene expression after transcription. It is the process in which ribosomes in the cytoplasm synthesis proteins from the mRNA. Each codon present on the mRNA specifies a particular amino acid and whenever that codon is identified it gets translated and polypeptide chains are formed.

So, the correct option is 'Transfer of the genetic code from an mRNA to a sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide'.