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How many anticodons are there?

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Well, think about it. There are 64 codons so there must be 64 anticodons

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Trna has codons or anticodons?

anti-codons for sure!


What part do codons and anticodons play in translation?

tRNAanti-codonsact as the interpreters of the mRNA codon sequence


Anti codons are part of the structure of?

An anticodon is a three nucleotide sequence found as part of Transfer RNA. The anticodon is the portion of the tRNA that binds to the relevant portion of the messenger RNA (mRNA). Overall, the anticodon assists in matching amino acid sequences to mRNA codon sequences during protein synthesis.


How do traits get expressed?

Traits, which we define as visible aspects of an organism (known as the organism's phenotype) , are coded for by an organisms DNA and are expressed through the proteins that that DNA codes for. Here's the indepth version:Every living organism on this earth has DNA (or in some bacteria, RNA). These strands of DNA are made of nucleic bases (adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine), phosphates, and sugars. These components form DNA into the double helix shape we associate with DNA (the twisted ladder shape.) The nucleic bases are held together in the middle of the two strands by weak hydrogen bonds. This is what we know contemporarily as a strand of DNA.Strands upon strands of DNA are then packaged together (with protein formations generally called histones) to form what we know as the chromosome. DNA must be packaged this way so that the extremely long strands of DNA can be easily moved during sexual (or asexual) reproduction. But that's another topic.The expression of "traits" can be traced back specifically to the order of nucleic bases in the DNA, and the proteins those bases code for. Here's how it works.Let Organism A have a certain part of their DNA that readsATCAGCATAGCAUAGThese nucleic bases would then be paired with their complement bases on the other strand of DNA. But let us then say that the cells in Organism A want to express this trait. A process known as transcription and translation must occur.First, the DNA is "unzipped" by an enzyme. Then, another enzyme moves along the DNA and lays down a "primer strand" (this enzyme, fittingly, is called primase) of RNA. RNA is just like DNA, except that in RNA, Thymine is not existant and a particle known as ribose is present. There are different types of RNA, but in this instance, mRNA (messenger RNA) is used. Another enzyme will move along the DNA-mRNA strands, inserting completmentary bases on the RNA. But since thymine is not expressed in RNA, Adenine must match with another base (only present in RNA) called uracil. The above code would be expressed like this in mRNA:UAGUCGUAUCGUAUC(NOTE: Adenine always binds with Thymine or Uracil, Cytosine always binds with Guanine)This particular strand of mRNA is almost ready to leave the nucleus to be translated. First, a 5' cap and poly-A tail must be added to either end of the strand to protect it during transport.This mRNA is then taken to ribosomes in the cell, which are located outside the nucleus. This step is called translation.When the mRNA arrives at the ribosome, it begins to slide "through" the ribosome. Now, it is important to know that DNA and mRNA is read in groups of three. Every three bases, known as a codon, has a matching anticodon. These mRNA codons will feed through the ribosome, and according to the particular order of the bases, a molecule called tRNA (transport RNA) will arrive at the ribosome with the matching anticodons. Attatched to these tRNA structures are the matching anticodons and an amino acid.The above strand would then match with these anticodons. Note how the anticodons resemble the original DNA.AUCAGCAUAGCAUAGThe only difference is the fact that thymine is replaced by Uracil. The amino acids that are brought to the ribosome by tRNA then bind to each other through peptide bonds, eventually forming a polypeptide chain (the beginnings of a protein).Thus, we can see how DNA codes for RNA which then codes for specific amino acids. Scientists have developed a table that can determine which aminos are coded for according to the order of the bases.So, the need to know is this: DNA codes for mRNA in a process called transcription. Then, that mRNA is translated at ribosomes. The anticodons that bind to the mRNA determine which proteins are made. Ultimately, those proteins express traits based on the function of the protein.DNA codes for mRNA--> mRNA codes for tRNA anticodons---> the specific order of the assembled amino acids determines their function, thus expressing a trait.


How does the interactions between mRNA codons and trna anticodons codes for a specific amino acid?

Once the original DNA has been unzipped and the mrna has made a complementary copy it is time for the trna to do its work. The mrna moves out of the nucleus and moves into the rrna where the trna come with certain group of 3 nucleotides which codes for a specific amino acid. When the bases on the trna and the ones on the mrna are matched it drops of its amino acid to the trna behind it which forms a peptide bond with the other amino acids.(The rrna has 3 slots where the trna sit and deposit their amino acid to the one behind in line to them.) After the mrna has fully been decoded into amino acids their chain breaks off to make a protein in the secondary, tertiary, or quaternary structure.

Related questions

How many anticodons exist?

61 anticodons exist .


Trna has codons or anticodons?

anti-codons for sure!


What are the base sequence called in tRNA?

They are anticodons


Are codons and anticodons found in DNA?

I think codons are found on dna. Anticodons are found only on trna.


What is the puorpose of anticodons?

a codon is a sequence of 3 nucleotides, the tRNA anticodons is the comlementary pairs with its corresponding mRNA codon.


Where do codons and anticodons pair?

In the ribosome


Anticodons would be characteristic of?

tRNA


What are the base sequences in trna?

Anticodons


What are anticodons and triplets in replications?

Anticodons: Prest in the tRNA molecule,involved in the protein syntehesis Triplet or codon: Three letter base(eg:AUG-Met) of mRNA, codes for a particular aminoacid. Replication:Duplication of DNA moleculs(codons and anticodons are not relevant with this processs!)


The set of three nitrogen bases on tRNA that is complementary to an mRNA codon is called?

These nucleotide sequences are called anticodons.


What are base sequences in tRNA called?

Anticodons


What is an anticodon of the transfer RNA for valine?

Anticodons for valine (Val) are: CAA, CAG, CAU, CAC