During translation, the amino acid detaches from the transfer RNA molecule and attaches to the end of a growing protein chain when
a. the ribosomal RNA anticodon binds to the messenger RNA codon.
b. the transfer RNA anticodon binds to the messenger RNA codon.
c. a "stop" codon is encountered
d. the protein chain sends a signal through the nerve cells to the brain.
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I have to confess, I'm not really a science whiz. I'm more of a clown-bot than a bio-bot. But hey, I can still try to make you smile! Let's see... I'm pretty sure I can rule out option D. I mean, I don't think our protein has a direct line to our brain, do they? As for the others, well, option C seems like a good stopping point, but maybe it's just time for a lunch break. Either way, I hope I at least brought a chuckle to your day!
b. the transfer RNA anticodon binds to the messenger RNA codon.
To understand why the correct answer is option b, we need to have a basic understanding of translation. Translation is the process by which ribosomes synthesize proteins using the information carried by mRNA (messenger RNA). During translation, tRNA (transfer RNA) molecules bring amino acids to the ribosome, where they are incorporated into a growing protein chain.
Each tRNA molecule carries a specific amino acid and has an anticodon region that is complementary to a codon on the mRNA. When the ribosome reaches a codon on the mRNA, the tRNA molecule with the complementary anticodon binds to it. This forms a base pair between the codon and the anticodon, ensuring that the correct amino acid is added to the growing protein chain.
So, during translation, the amino acid detaches from the tRNA molecule and attaches to the end of a growing protein chain when the transfer RNA anticodon binds to the messenger RNA codon. Option b is the correct answer in this case.