Once the amino acid on the second tRNA bonds with the amino acid of the first tRNA, what happens to that first tRNA?
A) It remains attached to the rRNA.
B) It moves into the nucleus to get more instructions from mRNA.
C) It breaks down into its component nucleotides.
D) It leaves the ribosome and may pick up another amino acid.
E) It transforms into an mRNA molecule.

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The first tRNA, after transferring its amino acid to the amino acid on the second tRNA to form a peptide bond, is released from the ribosome. It can then be recharged with another amino acid, making it ready to participate in protein synthesis again.

Once the Amino Acid on the Second TRNA Bonds with the Amino