Multiple choice

Ribosome is the site where mRNA binds and protein is synthesised by the process of translation.

According to “Wobble Hypothesis”, which of the following abnormal base pairings might be found?

  1. A - U

  2. G - U

  3. C - I

  4. G - T
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B Correct answer
Explanation

G - U. According to “Wobble Hypothesis”, the codons of mRNA are degenerate, i.e. there are more codons on the mRNA than the number of amino acids. The codon–anticodon base pairing is relaxed at the third base, which allows G to pair with U, which does not generally happen.

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