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41. The chemical nature of the linkage between an amino acid and a tRNA molecule is an

A. Ester bond
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B. Hydrogen bond
C. Peptide bond
D. Glycosidic bond

📝 Explanation

The carboxyl group of the amino acid forms a high-energy ester linkage with the 3'-OH group of the terminal adenosine on the tRNA.

📖 Additional Information

  • Ester bond
  • Hydrogen bond
  • Peptide bond
  • Glycosidic bond

The carboxyl group of the amino acid forms a high-energy ester linkage with the 3'-OH group of the terminal adenosine on the tRNA.

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