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Why is it essential that RNA binds to both an amino acid and an mRNA codon, during protein synthesis? |
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Answer» (a) By binding an amino acid at its 3′ end the tRNA transports the amino acid to the site of protein synthesis. (b) It binds to the codon on mRNA through hydrogen bonds with its anticodon as it is recognised by the codon of the amino acid it carries, it is to release the amino acid at the correct site for polypeptide elongation. |
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