The 'Anticodon' is a sequence of three nucleotides found on which molecule?
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Correct answer: tRNA
The anticodon is located on the middle loop of the tRNA molecule. It base-pairs with the complementary codon on the mRNA to ensure the correct amino acid is added to the chain.
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