How does a "codon" participate in protein synthesis?
A)Carrying amino acid for peptide bond attachment
B)Ensuring that ribosomal RNA is securely wrapped around the mature mRNA
C)Preventing microRNA from binding to mRNA and prematurely degrading it
D)Indicating which amino acid is to be placed within the growing protein chain

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Codons are the RNA code for specific amino acids within a protein. When these are read properly, the correct amino acid is placed properly into the growing peptide chain to lead to the formation of a functional protein.

How Does a "Codon" Participate in Protein Synthesis