Question

question 8 of 10
a codon is part of a(n)___molecule, while an anticodon is part of a(n)___
molecule.

a. mrna, ribosome
b. dna, mrna
c. ribosome, trna
d. mrna, trna

Explanation:

• mRNA (messenger RNA): It carries the genetic code from DNA in the nucleus to the ribosome in the cytoplasm. The genetic code on mRNA is read in groups of three nucleotides called codons.
• tRNA (transfer RNA): It has an anticodon loop. The anticodon is a sequence of three nucleotides that is complementary to a specific codon on mRNA. During translation, tRNA brings the appropriate amino acid to the ribosome based on the codon - anticodon pairing.

So, a codon is part of an mRNA molecule, and an anticodon is part of a tRNA molecule.

Answer:

D. mRNA, tRNA