A tRNA is activated when it
A)leaves the ribosome.
B)releases its specific amino acid.
C)attaches to the ribosome.
D)attaches to mRNA.
E)attaches to its specific amino acid.

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tRNA activation involves the attachment of a specific amino acid to the tRNA molecule via an enzyme known as aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase. This process results in the formation of an aminoacyl-tRNA molecule, which is "activated" and ready to participate in translation.

A TRNA Is Activated When It