Prior to protein synthesis, the DNA
A) attracts tRNAs with appropriate amino acids.
B) serves as a template for the production of mRNA.
C) adheres to ribosomes for protein synthesis.
D) contains anticodons that become codons.
E) must first undergo replication.

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DNA serves as the template for the production of mRNA through a process called transcription. This mRNA then carries the genetic information to the ribosome, where protein synthesis occurs. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

Prior to Protein Synthesis, the DNA