31. During the process of protein synthesis (translation), various types of RNA molecules play distinct and essential roles. Which of the following best describes the function of transfer RNA (tRNA) in this process? (A) It serves as the template carrying the genetic code from DNA to the ribosomes. (B) It forms the structural and catalytic core of the ribosomes, facilitating peptide bond formation. (C) It regulates gene expression by binding to messenger RNA (mRNA) and inhibiting translation. (D) It carries specific amino acids to the ribosome and matches them to the corresponding codons on the mRNA. (E) It is a precursor molecule that is processed into mature messenger RNA (mRNA) by removing introns.