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What is the main function of transfer RNA (tRNA)?
What is the main function of transfer RNA (tRNA)?
- Synthesizing proteins
- Regulating gene expression
- Transcribing DNA into RNA
- Decoding mRNA during translation (correct)
What percentage of total RNA in the cell is made up of tRNA?
What percentage of total RNA in the cell is made up of tRNA?
- 10%
- 15% (correct)
- 20%
- 5%
What is a characteristic of tRNA's structure?
What is a characteristic of tRNA's structure?
- It is the largest type of RNA
- It forms quaternary structures
- It contains modified bases (correct)
- It contains only unmodified bases
What is covalently attached to the 3' end of tRNA?
What is covalently attached to the 3' end of tRNA?
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How many types of tRNA are there in order to transfer all 20 amino acids?
How many types of tRNA are there in order to transfer all 20 amino acids?
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What is the purpose of tRNA during translation?
What is the purpose of tRNA during translation?
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What is the function of modified bases in tRNA?
What is the function of modified bases in tRNA?
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