IB Biology HL 2.1.7 Translation and tRNA specificity Question Bank
Practise IB Biology HL 2.1.7 by analysing how tRNA anticodons and amino-acid attachment ensure accurate translation.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2025
- Course
- Biology HL
- Level
- HL
Exam points
- Deduce codons or anticodons from DNA and mRNA sequence data.
- Explain how tRNA specificity ensures the correct amino acid is added to a polypeptide.
D1.2.7—Complementary base pairing question 1
The structure of a transfer RNA (tRNA) molecule is shown in the diagram. The attached amino acid, which is aspartic acid, is indicated by the arrow.
Explain how living organisms ensure that the amino acid linked to this tRNA molecule is always aspartic acid.
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