Botany-Genetic Code

NEET Botany Genetic Code MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-diagram based-Hard-Class 12

Imagine a diagram depicting a tRNA molecule with its distinctive cloverleaf structure. The diagram shows various labeled regions, including the anticodon loop, the acceptor stem, and the D-loop. Which part of the tRNA molecule is responsible for recognizing the mRNA codon during translation?

Question diagram
A

Anticodon loop

B

Acceptor stem

C

D-loop

D

Variable loop

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The anticodon loop of the tRNA molecule is responsible for recognizing and binding to the complementary mRNA codon during translation, as discussed in the NCERT context regarding the function of tRNA as an adapter molecule.

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