Although 61 Different Codons Code for Amino Acids,cells Contain Fewer

question 60

Multiple Choice

Although 61 different codons code for amino acids,cells contain fewer than 61 different tRNAs.Why?

• A)Because the 5' base on the tRNA anticodon has some flexibility (wobble); thus,some tRNA anticodons can pair with more than one mRNA codon.
• B)Although 61 different codons code for amino acids,any given cell contains fewer than 61.
• C)Because the 5' base on the mRNA codon has some flexibility (wobble); thus,some mRNA codons can pair with more than one tRNA anticodon.
• D)Because each amino acid is coded for by just one codon.

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