What happens to the mRNA when it binds to the two ribosomal bodies?
A) Nothing, it retains its original three-dimensional shape.
B) It forms a double helix.
C) It is stretched out.
D) It splits into two parts, each of which is associated with a ribosomal unit.

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When mRNA binds to the two ribosomal bodies, it is stretched out and positioned so that the codons (three nucleotide sequences) are aligned with the corresponding anticodons on transfer RNA molecules to facilitate protein synthesis.

What Happens to the MRNA When It Binds to the Two