Transfer RNA (tRNA) is responsible for "decoding" the genetic information. This is a consequence of
A) tRNA being encoded by DNA.
B) tRNA secondary structure.
C) ribosomal secondary structure.
D) the anticodon and cognate amino acid being covalently part of the same tRNA molecule.
E) the structural similarity between tRNAs and specific amino acids.

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The anticodon and cognate amino acid being covalently part of the same tRNA molecule allows tRNA to “decode” the genetic information by recognizing the codon on the mRNA through base pairing between the anticodon on tRNA and the codon on mRNA, and delivering the correct amino acid to the ribosome during protein synthesis.

Transfer RNA (TRNA) Is Responsible for "Decoding" the Genetic Information