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?

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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