Question

Which is the least important base in the anticodon? (Remember to count 5' to 3'!)
a) First
b) Second
c) Third
d) They are all equally important

Answer 1

Answer:

c

Explanation:

The least important base in the anticodon is the third base.

The first two bases of anticodons largely determine the amino acid that would be formed in most cases. The third base can be any of the purine or pyrimidine bases and the amino avid would remain the same. For example, the anticodon UCA, UCG, UCC, and UCU all code for the amino acid Serine.

The correct option is, therefore, c.