Multiple Choice
Which three-base site of a tRNA molecule is complementary to an mRNA codon?
11. Translation
Transfer RNA
Multiple Choice
On which type of molecule is an anti-codon found?
A
Transfer RNA (tRNA)
B
Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)
C
Messenger RNA (mRNA)
D
DNA
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand the role of codons and anticodons in the process of translation during protein synthesis.
Recall that a codon is a sequence of three nucleotides on messenger RNA (mRNA) that codes for a specific amino acid.
Know that the anticodon is a complementary sequence of three nucleotides found on transfer RNA (tRNA) that pairs with the codon on mRNA.
Recognize that ribosomal RNA (rRNA) is a component of ribosomes and does not carry anticodons.
Conclude that the anticodon is found on transfer RNA (tRNA), which helps bring the correct amino acid to the ribosome during translation.
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