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In the tRNA diagram, the region where amino acid attaches is:

Correct answer: B. Acceptor stem (3′ end)

  • A. Anticodon loop
  • B. Acceptor stem (3′ end)
  • C. D‑loop
  • D. Variable arm

Explanation

The 3' end of tRNA always ends with the sequence CCA, where the amino acid binds. This bond is formed by the enzyme aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase. It's the "charging site" that loads the correct amino acid before translation begins.

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