JAMB Biology 2011 Objective — Question 53
Question 53 of 60 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2011 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Which of the following statements best describes protein synthesis?
- A. A. DNA is directly involved in translation
- B. B. Translocation of the ribosome exposes a new codon for base pairing with an amino acidCorrect
- C. C. Each tRNA with a particular anticodon always carries a different protein in the process
- D. D. One amino acid is always carried by more than one tRNA
Explanation
During translation, the ribosome moves (translocates) along the mRNA, exposing a new codon each time for base pairing.
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