During the synthesis of proteins,amino acids are assembled in the proper sequence because each tRNA molecule that brings them to the ribosome has a(n)________ that binds to a complementary codon in the mRNA.
A)anticodon
B)codon
C)amphicodon
D)complicodon
E)alticodon

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The anticodon is a sequence of three nucleotides on the tRNA molecule that is complementary to a codon on the mRNA. This base pairing ensures that the correct amino acid is added to the growing chain of the protein.

During the Synthesis of Proteins,amino Acids Are Assembled in the Proper