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How does the anticodon of tRNA interact with the codon on mRNA during translation?

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Question

How does the anticodon of tRNA interact with the codon on mRNA during translation?

Options

  • Through van der Waals interactions only

  • Through complementary base pairing

  • Through hydrogen bonding to the ribosome

  • Through covalent bonding

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Solution

The anticodon on tRNA interacts with the codon on mRNA through complementary base pairing, following Watson-Crick base pairing rules. This interaction positions the correct amino acid in the ribosome's active site, enabling accurate translation of the genetic code into protein sequence.

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