When a tRNA molecule is shown twisted into an L shape, the form represented is
A)its linear sequence.
B)its 2-dimensional shape.
C)its 3-dimensional shape.
D)its microscopic image.

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The twisted L shape represents the 3-dimensional shape of the tRNA molecule. This shape allows the tRNA to carry and deliver the correct amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.  The linear sequence (A) and the 2-dimensional shape (B) do not accurately depict the complexity of the tRNA molecule's structure and function. The microscopic image (D) may show the molecule's shape but does not accurately convey its functionality.

When a TRNA Molecule Is Shown Twisted into an L