Figure 14.5
-What type of bonding is responsible for maintaining the shape of the tRNA molecule in Figure 14.5?

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Hydrogen bonding between base pairs is responsible for maintaining the shape of the tRNA molecule shown in Figure 14.5. This bonding occurs between complementary base pairs (A-U and G-C) in the tRNA molecule, forming a stable structure. Covalent bonding between sulfur atoms and peptide bonding between amino acids are involved in forming the primary structure of the tRNA, but do not contribute significantly to the maintenance of its shape. Similarly, ionic bonding between phosphates and van der Waals interactions between hydrogen atoms are not significant factors in tRNA structure.

Figure 14.5 -What Type of Bonding Is Responsible for Maintaining the Shape