Where does translation take place, and what does it produce?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. At the ribosomes
- Step 1: Ribosomes read the mRNA codons. Step 2. Transfer RNAs bring amino acids that are linked into a protein. Answer: ribosomes make proteins. Why not the others: these describe transcription, respiration and replication.
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