Reading of the genetic code is dependent on recognition of a codon on which of the following?
A) DNA by an amino acid
B) DNA by an mRNA
C) mRNA by an amino acid
D) mRNA by an aminoacyl-tRNA
E) tRNA by an amino acid

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The genetic code is read during translation when the mRNA codon is recognized by the anticodon of an aminoacyl-tRNA, which carries the corresponding amino acid.  The codons in an mRNA must be faithfully recognized by the anticodon sequences of an aminoacyl-tRNA in order for the correct protein sequence to be generated during translation.

Reading of the Genetic Code Is Dependent on Recognition of a Codon