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4. As the ribosome moves along the messenger RNA molecule,
A. lipids are created by the synthesis of glycerol.
B. amino acids are linked to create a polypeptide.
C. nucleotides are formed by translation.
D. complex carbohydrates are converted into monomers.
The ribosome reads the codons in the RNA sequence and coded amino acids. These amino acids join with a peptide bond and form a polypeptide (protein). This protein can be used for many functions in the body.