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The RNA that picks up specific amino acids from the amino acid pool in the cytoplasm to ribosome during protein synthesis is called

1. mRNA
2. tRNA
3. rRNA
4. carrier RNA

Correct answer: tRNA

Solution

tRNA (transfer RNA) is the adaptor molecule that brings specific amino acids from the cytoplasm to the ribosome during protein synthesis. Its anticodon pairs with mRNA codons, ensuring the correct amino acid is added.

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