A type of ribonucleic acid that functions as an interpreter in translation; Each tRNA molecule has a specific anticodon, picks up a specific amino acid, and conveys the amino acid to the appropriate codon on mRNA

What will be an ideal response?


Transfer RNA (tRNA)

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Chloroplasts closely resemble photosynthetic ____

Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

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What gene is encoded in the Xic?

A. Xce B. Xist C. Tsix D. None of these

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Uracil pairs with

a. ribose. b. adenine. c. cytosine. d. thymine. e. guanine.

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Which of the following statements concerning the chemical structure of an antibody is FALSE?

A. Antibodies are formed of four polypeptide chains. B. Antibodies have two long peptide chains known as heavy chains. C. Antibodies have two short peptide chains known as light chains. D. The stem and arm are connected by a hinge. E. The heavy and light chains are connected by hydrogen bonds.

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