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A-LevelBiologyNucleic acids and protein synthesis9700/12 · May/June 2018 · Q251 Mark

Which statements about tRNA are correct? 1 Hydrogen bonds between bases temporarily hold tRNA against mRNA. 2 The base sequences in the tRNA molecules are the same as the base sequences in the mRNA that is being translated. 3 The specificity of the tRNA molecule for glycine and the specificity of the enzyme that loads glycine are both necessary for correct loading.

A1, 2 and 3
B1 and 2 only
C1 and 3 only
D2 and 3 only

✓ Correct answer

C: 1 and 3 only

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Nucleic acids and protein synthesis, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Biology, May/June 2018 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 25.

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