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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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