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What is the function of the AGU on the loop of the tRNA?

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T. Perez

T. Perez

T. Perez
T. Perez

Answered Feb 12, 2021

The main function of the AGU on the loop is it would temporarily basepair with the codon of mRNA. Another thing that it will do is that it will attach to the amino acid. It will make sure that the tRNA−amino acid complex will be stabilized. If it would not be stable enough, there may be different things that will not occur there.

The tRNA loop will be the active site of the ribozyme. tRNA is also known as Transfer RNA. This is known to be a small RNA molecule that will make sure that protein synthesis will participate in the process. Take note that there are different spots wherein tRNA will properly work in the ribosome during translation.

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G. Roland

G. Roland

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G. Roland, Professor, Austin

Answered Feb 12, 2021

The genetic code is a string of nucleotide bases in DNA and RNA that code to produce certain amino acids. AGU is the anti-codon of the tRNA loop, and it will base pair with the codon UCA of the mRNA. The codon AUG instructions for the amino acid methionine act as the start signal for translation.

Multiple codons may also define the same amino acid. For example, the codons UCU, UCC, UCA AGU, and AGC all name the amino acid serine. The directive of the bases in the codon sequence establishes the amino acid that is to be created. Any of the four nucleotides in RNA may possibly inhabit one of three potential codon positions.

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alt_key

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Answered May 20, 2019

It temporarily basepairs with the codon of mRNA
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