The process of protein synthesis on ribosomes is called: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The process of protein synthesis on ribosomes is called:
A. Transcription
B. Translation
C. Replication
D. Transformation
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Translation is the ribosome-mediated synthesis of a polypeptide chain according to the mRNA template. tRNA molecules bring amino acids, and peptide bonds form. Replication duplicates DNA, transcription synthesizes RNA from DNA, transformation is genetic uptake by bacteria.

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Correct Answer: Option A


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