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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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The anticodon of a particular tRNA molecule is:

the region that binds to ribosomal RNA

the site where amino acids are attached to tRNA

a sequence identical to the codon on mRNA

a sequence of three nucleotides that is complementary to a specific mRNA codon

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Understand that the anticodon is a sequence of three nucleotides found on a tRNA molecule.

Recall that the anticodon pairs with the codon on the mRNA during translation, so it must be complementary, not identical, to the mRNA codon.

Recognize that the anticodon does not bind to ribosomal RNA; instead, it specifically binds to the mRNA codon to ensure the correct amino acid is added.

Know that the site where amino acids attach to tRNA is called the acceptor stem, which is different from the anticodon region.

Conclude that the anticodon is best described as a sequence of three nucleotides complementary to a specific mRNA codon, enabling accurate translation of the genetic code.