Which organelles carry out translation?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Ribosomes, which read the mRNA codons
- Step 1: Translation turns mRNA into a polypeptide. Step 2. Ribosomes with tRNA do this. Answer: ribosomes. Why not the others: these organelles have other functions.
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