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Chapter 12, Problem 4TY
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Introduction: The genetic code is constituted in the entire genome and transcriptome of an individual of a species. This means these codes contain information that is able to make whole new organism. The central dogma mechanism expresses genes and regulates body functions and structures.
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Which of the following statements are accurate descriptions of the genetic code? MARK ALL THAT APPLY
Select one or more:
a. The genetic code is made up of triplet nucleotides that specify an amino acid.
b. The genetic code is unambiguous because codons only specific a single amino acid.
C. The genetic code is read in an overlapping manner.
d. The genetic code is redundant because a single codon can specify more than one amino acid.
e. Some amino acids are encoded by more than one codon.
f. All codons of the genetic code specify amino acids.
Which of the following is a characteristic of the genetic code?
a. codons and anticodons consist of three bases
b. each amino acid is represented by at least one codon
c. one or more codons serve to indicate when protein synthesis is to stop
d. no individual codons represent more than one amino acid
e. More than one response is correct
Degeneracy of the genetic code denotes the existence of which of the
following?
A. codons that can wobble at the 5' position
B. multiple codons for a single amino acid
C. codons consisting of only two bases
D. base triplets that do not code for any amino acid
E. codons that are not overlapping
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- For each of the following, identify the type of RNA involved (mRNA, rRNA, or tRNA). a. Transports the correct amino acid to the ribosome, using the information encoded in the mRNA. b. Is a major component of ribosomes. c. Specifies the order of amino acids in a protein, using a series of three-base codons, where different amino acids are specified by particular codons. d. Contains a three-base anticodon that pairs with a complementary codon revealed in the mRNA. e. Assists in making the bonds that link amino acids together to make a protein.arrow_forwardThe degeneracy of the Genetic code is due to A. a 1 to 1 correlation between single amino acids and single nucleotides B. The fact that tRNAs can bind to mRNAs at the same time they transfer amino acids to a growing polypeptide chain C. The fact that there is only one start codon D. The fact that the code is non-overlapping E. The fact that more than one codon specifying an amino acid F. None of the abovearrow_forwardWhich of the following describes the interactions between a codon and an anticodon? A. A codon and an anticodon become covalently bonded together due to the activity of the ribosome. B. A codon and anticodon do not come into direct contact because codons are in the nucleus but anticodons are in the cytoplasm. C. A codon and anticodon are attracted to each other due to hydrogen bonding. D. A codon and an anticodon are linked together by an amino acid. ..arrow_forward
- In the genetic code, one codon a. consists of three bases. b. specifies a single amino acid. c. specifies more than one amino acid. d. Both a and b are correct.arrow_forwardWhich of the following statements are NOT true? A. Replication is the process of making DNA and takes place in the nucleus of prokaryotic cells. B. Translation produces a polypeptide that may require additional processing to become a functional protein C. Transcription starts at the promoter of eukaryotic cells and scans until reaches the start codon. D. Splicing results in exons being put together and introns being removedarrow_forwardThe function of the genetic code is toa. promote transcription.b. specify the amino acids within a polypeptide.c. alter the sequence of DNA.d. do none of the above.arrow_forward
- The aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase enzymes are responsible for: O A. matching each tRNA with the appropriate mRNA codon. O B. catalyzing the enzymatic step of peptide bond formation during translation. O C. synthesizing tRNA molecules in the nucleus from tRNA genes. O D. adding amino acids to appropriate tRNAS (charging the tRNA). O E. regulating the process of amino acid synthesis.arrow_forwardA codon is: a. An alternative name for gene b. Three amino acids that encode a nucleotide c. Three nucleotides that encode an amino acid d. One of three nucleotides that encode and amino acidarrow_forwardThe codon and anticodon are base-paired together during the process of translation. Which of the following is correct regarding the relationship between anticodon and codon? A. The tRNA anticodon UCU pairs with the AGA mRNA codon. B. The tRNA anticodon is read from the 5’ to the 3’ end. C. A tRNA anticodon can pair with only one mRNA codon. D. The mRNA codon ACG base pairs with the tRNA anticodon TGC.arrow_forward
- The sequence of bases in a sample of MRNA was found to be: GGU,AAU,CCU,UUU,GUU,ACU,CAU,UGU a Deduce the sequence of amino acids this codes for. b Determine the sequence of bases in the coding strand of DNA from which this MRNA was transcribed. c Within a cell, state where the triplet codes, codons and anticodons are found.arrow_forwardConsider the following DNA sequence:CATGTGTAGTCTAAAa. Write the sequence of the DNA strand that would be repli-cated from this one.b. Write the sequence of the RNA molecule that would betranscribed from the DNA strand.c. State how many codons the sequence specifies.d. State how many amino acids the sequence specifiesarrow_forwardWhich of the following is TRUE in translation? A. Amino acyl TRNA containing one amino acid is attached to the P site B. Amino acids/peptides attached to the amino acyl tRNA at the P site are transferred to amino acids at the A site, followed by translocation. C. Empty TRNAS are immediately released from the ribosomes D. The E site is always empty after translocation to receive incoming empty TRNAS. E. The anticodon binding to the codon is stringent, i.e. there must be complete complementary base-pairing between the bases in the codon and anticodon before translation can proceed.arrow_forward
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