Which of the following statements best describes what occurs during translation?
A) DNA is reproduced.
B) Protein is synthesized using DNA as a template.
C) Protein is synthesized using mRNA as a template.
D) mRNA is synthesized using DNA as a template.
E) mRNA is synthesized using protein as a template.

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Translation is the process of protein synthesis where the sequence of nucleotides on mRNA is used to direct the sequence of amino acids in a protein. During translation, the ribosome reads the codons on the mRNA and matches them with the correct amino acid, which is then added to the growing polypeptide chain. Therefore, protein is synthesized using mRNA as a template. DNA is not directly involved in translation, but it provides the template for mRNA synthesis in transcription.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes What Occurs During