Why is tRNA called "transfer" RNA? a It carries/transfers a specific amino acid to the ribosome during protein synthesis. b It carries/transfers the code for one gene from the DNA to the ribosome. c They look like a little truck under the microscope. d It carries/transfers codes for proteins from the cytoplasm to the DNA.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: a It carries/transfers a specific amino acid to the ribosome during protein synthesis.

tRNA (transfer RNA) functions by transporting specific amino acids to the ribosome, where they are added to the growing polypeptide chain during translation in protein synthesis.