During protein synthesis in eukaryotes, which molecule passes from the nucleus to the cytoplasm and specifies the sequence of amino acids in the new polypeptide?

A. mRNA
B. tRNA
C. rRNA
D. RNA polymerase
E. DNA


Answer: A

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