The "Wobble" Base Is a TRNA Site Where

question 47

Multiple Choice

The "wobble" base is a tRNA site where:

• A)inosine nucleotide can sometimes be found.
• B)mutations often create severe mutations in the encoded protein.
• C)the amino acid is closely located to facilitate its addition to the new protein.
• D)aminoacyl-tRNAs read the tRNA specificity.
• E)tRNAs display structural instability.

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Definitions:

Stapes

A small, stirrup-shaped bone in the middle ear that plays a key role in transmitting sound vibrations to the inner ear.

Bony Labyrinth

A complex system of channels and cavities within the temporal bone of the skull, housing the organs of hearing and balance.

Oval Window

The beginning of the inner ear.

Vestibule

An entrance or enclosed anteroom leading to a larger space, often found in buildings or anatomical structures.