Questions
The adapter molecule:
a
Has a secondary structure that looks like inverted L
b
Is also referred to as sRNA
c
Has amino acid acceptor arm that has bases complementary to the code
d
There is no adapter molecule to initiate the process of translation.
detailed solution
Correct option is B
The tRNA is also known as the adapter molecule. tRNA is also called sRNA or soluble RNA. The secondary structure of tRNA has been depicted that looks like a clover-leaf. In actual structure, the tRNA is a compact molecule which looks like inverted L. It has an amino acid acceptor end to which it binds to amino acids. For initiation of translation, there is specific tRNA that is referred to as initiator tRNA.Talk to our academic expert!
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Match column I with column II
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| a. | Point mutation | i. | Phenylketonuria |
| b. | Pleiotropy | ii. | Postulated the presence of an adapter molecule |
| c. | Francis Crick | iii. | Sickle cell anemia |
| d. | Taylor | iv. | Central dogma |
| v. | Proved that the DNA in chromosomes also replicate semi- conservatively. |
| a | b | c | d | |
| 1. | iii,v | i | ii | iv |
| 2. | iii | i | iv, v | ii |
| 3. | iii | i | ii, iv | v |
| 4. | ii, i | iii | v | iv |
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