Question

Which arm of the tRNA cloverleaf model functions as the recognition site for ribosome binding?

Options

• Variable loop

• TΨC arm

• Anticodon arm

• DHU arm

Answer 1

The TΨC arm, also called the ribosomal binding loop, functions as the recognition site for the ribosome. This interaction positions the tRNA correctly within the ribosome during the translation process, facilitating proper peptide bond formation.