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Which molecules act as adapters between the codons in mRNA and the amino acids during translation?
Which molecules act as adapters between the codons in mRNA and the amino acids during translation?
- mRNA
- Amino acids
- Transfer RNAs (correct)
- Ribosomes
What is the function of glycine tRNA synthetase?
What is the function of glycine tRNA synthetase?
- To attach glycine to mRNA
- To attach glycine to tRNA (correct)
- To attach tRNA to mRNA
- To attach tRNA to ribosomes
What is the purpose of the wobble position on tRNA?
What is the purpose of the wobble position on tRNA?
- To allow any given anticodon to recognize more than one codon (correct)
- To prevent tRNA from binding to mRNA
- To ensure accurate translation
- To control the rate of translation
What is the structure of tRNA?
What is the structure of tRNA?
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Why is it possible for cells to have fewer tRNA types than the number of sense codons?
Why is it possible for cells to have fewer tRNA types than the number of sense codons?
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