The process that converts mRNA code into a sequence of amino acids is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The process that converts mRNA code into a sequence of amino acids is:
A. Transcription
B. Translocation
C. Replication
D. Translation
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Translation occurs at ribosomes, where tRNA anticodons recognize mRNA codons and add the corresponding amino acids to a growing polypeptide chain. Replication duplicates DNA, transcription synthesizes mRNA from DNA, translocation is movement of chromosomes or protein transport.

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