Read the passage and answer the following questions:
Translation refers to the process of polymerisation of amino acids to form a polypeptide. The order and sequence of amino acids are defined by the sequence of bases in the mRNA. The amino acids are joined by a bond which is known as a peptide bond. Formation of a peptide bond requires energy.
What is translation?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Process of polymerisation of amino acids to form a polypeptide
The passage states that “Translation refers to the process of polymerisation of amino acids to form a polypeptide.” The order of these amino acids is decided by the sequence of bases in the mRNA.
Option (1) Process of formation of carbohydrates — Incorrect. Carbohydrates are not made by translation. Translation makes polypeptides, which are proteins.
Option (2) Process of polymerisation of amino acids to form a lipid — Incorrect. Amino acids are polymerised in translation, but the product is a polypeptide, not a lipid.
Option (3) Process of polymerisation of amino acids to form a polypeptide — Correct. This is the definition given in the passage itself.
Option (4) Process of formation of RNA — Incorrect. Formation of RNA from a DNA template is transcription. Translation uses the RNA to make a polypeptide.