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1. Introduction to Genetics51m
2. Mendel's Laws of Inheritance3h 37m
3. Extensions to Mendelian Inheritance2h 41m
4. Genetic Mapping and Linkage2h 28m
5. Genetics of Bacteria and Viruses1h 21m
6. Chromosomal Variation1h 48m
7. DNA and Chromosome Structure56m
8. DNA Replication1h 10m
9. Mitosis and Meiosis1h 34m
10. Transcription1h 0m
11. Translation58m
12. Gene Regulation in Prokaryotes1h 19m
13. Gene Regulation in Eukaryotes44m
14. Genetic Control of Development44m
15. Genomes and Genomics1h 50m
16. Transposable Elements47m
17. Mutation, Repair, and Recombination1h 6m
18. Molecular Genetic Tools19m
- Genetic Cloning
  9m
- Methods for Analyzing DNA
  9m
19. Cancer Genetics29m
- Overview of Cancer
  21m
- Cancer Mutations
  7m
20. Quantitative Genetics1h 26m
21. Population Genetics50m
- Hardy Weinberg
  19m
- Allelic Frequency Changes
  31m
22. Evolutionary Genetics29m

11. Translation

Transfer RNA

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11. Translation

Transfer RNA

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One end of each tRNA contains the anticodon. The other end forms hydrogen bonds with a particular:

DNA nucleotide

amino acid

ribosomal RNA

messenger RNA

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Understand the structure and function of tRNA (transfer RNA) in protein synthesis. tRNA has two important ends: one end contains the anticodon, and the other end attaches to a specific molecule.

Recall that the anticodon on tRNA pairs with the codon on messenger RNA (mRNA) during translation, ensuring the correct amino acid is added to the growing polypeptide chain.

Recognize that the other end of the tRNA does not bind to DNA, ribosomal RNA, or mRNA, but instead forms a bond with a specific amino acid corresponding to the anticodon sequence.

Understand that this amino acid attachment is crucial because tRNA acts as an adaptor molecule, bringing the correct amino acid to the ribosome based on the mRNA codon sequence.

Conclude that the correct answer is 'amino acid' because the other end of the tRNA forms a bond with a particular amino acid, enabling accurate translation of genetic information into proteins.