If the codon is 5'-GAA-3', then the corresponding anticodon is
A) 5'-GAA-3'.
B) 3'-GAA-5'.
C) 5'-CUU-3'.
D) 3'-CUU-5'.
E) 3'-CTT-5'.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Anticodons are complementary to codons and are read in the 3' to 5' direction, opposite to the 5' to 3' direction of codons. The codon GAA would pair with the anticodon CUU, which must be read in the 3' to 5' direction, making option D correct.

If the Codon Is 5'-GAA-3', Then the Corresponding Anticodon Is