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8. The structural feature that allows transfer RNA (tRNA) to pick up and carry a specific amino acid is located at its

A. 5' phosphate end
B. 3' hydroxyl end
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C. Anticodon loop
D. Variable loop

📝 Explanation

The 3' end of tRNA terminates in a conserved CCA sequence, where the hydroxyl group of the terminal adenine binds to an amino acid.

📖 Additional Information

  • 5' phosphate end
  • 3' hydroxyl end
  • Anticodon loop
  • Variable loop

The 3' end of tRNA terminates in a conserved CCA sequence, where the hydroxyl group of the terminal adenine binds to an amino acid.

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