Botany-Genetic Code

NEET Botany Genetic Code MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-diagram based-Easy-Class 12

Imagine a diagram showing a tRNA molecule with its characteristic cloverleaf structure. Which part of the tRNA is responsible for recognizing the specific codon on mRNA during protein synthesis?

Question diagram
A

Anticodon loop

B

D-loop

C

TψC loop

D

Acceptor stem

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The anticodon loop of tRNA contains a sequence of three nucleotides that are complementary to the mRNA codon, allowing it to recognize and bind to the specific codon during protein synthesis.

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