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29. The phenomenon where a single tRNA species can recognize more than one codon on mRNA is explained by the

A. Wobble hypothesis
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B. Central dogma
C. Splicing mechanism
D. Degeneracy of genetic code

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The wobble hypothesis states that non-standard base pairing can occur between the third base of a codon and the first base of an anticodon.

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  • Wobble hypothesis
  • Central dogma
  • Splicing mechanism
  • Degeneracy of genetic code

The wobble hypothesis states that non-standard base pairing can occur between the third base of a codon and the first base of an anticodon.

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