which statement about genetic code is not true? A) mRNA is read 3 bases at a time, which are called codons. B) There is one initiator codon that codes for an amino acid. C) Each amino acid is coded for by only one codon. D) There are 3 termination codons that do not code for amino acids. E) Each codon is specific for only one amino acid.   An anion has an equilibrium potential of -40 mV. What direction are the chemical and electrical forces acting on the anion at the resting membrane potential (-70 mV)? A) Both the chemical and electrical forces are directed out of the cell. B) The chemical force is directed out of the cell and the electrical force is directed into the cell. C) The chemical force is directed into the cell and the electrical force is directed out of the cell. D) There is insufficient information to answer this question. E) Both the chemical and electrical forces are directed into the cell.

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which statement about genetic code is not true?

A) mRNA is read 3 bases at a time, which are called codons. B) There is one initiator codon that codes for an amino acid. C) Each amino acid is coded for by only one codon. D) There are 3 termination codons that do not code for amino acids. E) Each codon is specific for only one amino acid.

 

An anion has an equilibrium potential of -40 mV. What direction are the chemical and electrical forces acting on the anion at the resting membrane potential (-70 mV)?

A) Both the chemical and electrical forces are directed out of the cell. B) The chemical force is directed out of the cell and the electrical force is directed into the cell. C) The chemical force is directed into the cell and the electrical force is directed out of the cell. D) There is insufficient information to answer this question. E) Both the chemical and electrical forces are directed into the cell.

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