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Which one of the following does not play a role in translation?View Available Hint(s)for Part DRibosomesAnticodonDNAAmino acidstRNA

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Which one of the following does not play a role in translation?

  • Ribosomes
  • Anticodon
  • DNA
  • Amino acids
  • tRNA
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The one that does not play a role in translation is DNA. Here's why:

  1. Ribosomes: These are the sites where protein synthesis occurs, and they facilitate the joining of amino acids.

  2. Anticodon: This is a sequence of three nucleotides forming a unit of genetic code in a transfer RNA molecule, corresponding to a complementary codon in messenger RNA. It's crucial in the translation process as it pairs with the codon on the mRNA strand.

  3. DNA: While DNA is vital for storing and transferring genetic information, it does not directly participate in the process of translation. Translation is the process of protein synthesis where the genetic code is used to assemble protein molecules. This process involves mRNA, not DNA.

  4. Amino Acids: These are the building blocks of proteins. During translation, amino acids are joined together in the order specified by the mRNA to make a protein.

  5. tRNA: Transfer RNA is a type of RNA molecule that helps decode a messenger RNA (mRNA) sequence into a protein. tRNAs function at specific sites in the ribosome during translation, which is a process that synthesizes a protein from an mRNA molecule.

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