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Assuming that each nucleotide is 0.34 nm long in mRNA, howmany triplet codes can simultaneously occupy space in a ribosomethat is 20 nm in diameter?

Biochemistry

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305577206

Author:Reginald H. Garrett, Charles M. Grisham

Publisher:Reginald H. Garrett, Charles M. Grisham

Chapter30: Protein Synthesis

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 5P: Consequences of the Wobble Hypothesis Point out why Cricks wobble hypothesis would allow fewer than...

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