Which of the following statements most accurately describes the distinction between a codon and an anticodon?

• A. A codon is found on RNA, and an anticodon is found on DNA.
• B. A codon and anticodon are identical sequences that pair during translation.
• C. A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides on tRNA, while an anticodon is a complementary sequence of three nucleotides on mRNA.
• D. A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides on mRNA, while an anticodon is a complementary sequence of three nucleotides on tRNA.

Answer: (D)