What is the function of tRNA during translation?

A To unwind DNA

B To carry amino acids to the ribosome and match them to mRNA codons

C To catalyze transcription

D To store genetic information

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

tRNA has an anticodon that pairs with mRNA codons and carries the corresponding amino acid.

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The correct answer to the question "What is the function of tRNA during translation?" is Option B: To carry amino acids to the ribosome and match them to mRNA codons.

The other options — A) To unwind DNA, C) To catalyze transcription, D) To store genetic information — are incorrect for this Everyday Science question. As explained above: tRNA has an anticodon that pairs with mRNA codons and carries the corresponding amino acid.

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What is the function of tRNA during translation?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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