Textbook Question
Identify the amino acid carried by tRNAs with the following anticodon sequences.
5′-CUC-3′
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11. Translation
Transfer RNA
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Textbook Question
For each of the anticodon sequences given in the previous problem, identify the other codon sequence to which it could potentially pair using third base wobble.
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Identify the anticodon sequence provided in the previous problem.
Recall that the anticodon is complementary to the mRNA codon, and it pairs with the mRNA during translation.
Understand the concept of wobble base pairing, which allows for flexibility in the pairing of the third base of the codon with the first base of the anticodon.
Determine the possible codons that can pair with the given anticodon by considering the standard base pairing rules (A-U, G-C) and the wobble rules (G can pair with U, I can pair with A, U, or C).
List the potential codon sequences that could pair with the anticodon, taking into account the wobble base pairing possibilities.
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Anticodon and Codon Pairing
Anticodons are sequences of three nucleotides in tRNA that pair with complementary codons in mRNA during translation. Each codon in mRNA corresponds to a specific amino acid, and the pairing is crucial for accurate protein synthesis. Understanding how anticodons match with codons is essential for interpreting genetic information.
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Translation:Wobble Hypothesis
Wobble Hypothesis
The wobble hypothesis explains how the third base of a codon can be less specific in pairing with the corresponding anticodon. This flexibility allows a single tRNA to recognize multiple codons that code for the same amino acid, enhancing the efficiency of protein synthesis. This concept is vital for understanding the redundancy in the genetic code.
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Genetic Code Redundancy
The genetic code is described as redundant because multiple codons can encode the same amino acid. This redundancy is a result of the 64 possible codons (combinations of three nucleotides) coding for only 20 amino acids. Recognizing this redundancy is important for predicting how different codons can pair with anticodons, especially when considering wobble pairing.
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