The term "codon" refers to   Multiple Choice   a three-nucleotide sequence of DNA that codes for a protein.   an amino acid that is coded for by three bases of DNA.   a three-base sequence of mRNA.   the part of a rRNA molecule where a new amino acid is added.   the part of tRNA that is a triplet of bases that forms hydrogen bonds with complementary sequences.

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Problem 3C: A certain mRNA strand has the following nucleotide sequence: 5AUGACGUAUAACUUU3 What is the anticodon...
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The term "codon" refers to

 

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    a three-nucleotide sequence of DNA that codes for a protein.
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    an amino acid that is coded for by three bases of DNA.
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    a three-base sequence of mRNA.
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    the part of a rRNA molecule where a new amino acid is added.
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    the part of tRNA that is a triplet of bases that forms hydrogen bonds with complementary sequences.
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Which of the following shows the correct sequence of mitosis?

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    Prophase - metaphase - anaphase - telophase
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    Metaphase - prophase - anaphase - telophase
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    Telophase - metaphase - prophase - anaphase
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    Metaphase - telophase - anaphase - prophase
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    Prophase - anaphase - metaphase - telophase
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Cytokinesis usually begins before ________ ends.

 

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    prophase
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    interphase
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    metaphase
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    anaphase
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    telophase
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Genetic code explqins the relationship between sequence of DNA bases in a gene and protein sequence it encodes.

There are 64 different codons ot of which three are stop signals.

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