Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781305389892
Author: Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan
Publisher: Cengage Learning
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Videos
Textbook Question
Chapter 15.1, Problem 2SB
If the codon were five bases long, how many different codons would exist in the genetic code?
Expert Solution & Answer
Trending nowThis is a popular solution!
Students have asked these similar questions
If one codon codes for two nucleotide than how many possible codons are there?
If there are 64 codons, how can there be fewer than 64 tRNA molecules?
The genetic code uses three bases to encode one amino acid. Why can't the code use only two bases to encode each amino acid?
Chapter 15 Solutions
Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
Ch. 15.1 - Prob. 1SBCh. 15.1 - If the codon were five bases long, how many...Ch. 15.2 - For the DNA template below, what would be the...Ch. 15.2 - Prob. 2SBCh. 15.3 - Prob. 1SBCh. 15.3 - Prob. 2SBCh. 15.4 - Prob. 1SBCh. 15.4 - Distinguish between the P, A, and E sites of the...Ch. 15.4 - Prob. 3SBCh. 15.5 - How does a missense mutation differ from a silent...
Ch. 15.5 - Prob. 2SBCh. 15.5 - Prob. 3SBCh. 15.5 - Prob. 4SBCh. 15 - Eukaryotic mRNA: usessnRNPs to cut out introns and...Ch. 15 - A segment of a strand of DNA has a base sequence...Ch. 15 - Prob. 3TYKCh. 15 - Prob. 4TYKCh. 15 - Which of the following statements is false? a. GTP...Ch. 15 - Prob. 6TYKCh. 15 - Prob. 7TYKCh. 15 - Prob. 8TYKCh. 15 - Prob. 9TYKCh. 15 - A part of an mRNA molecule with the sequence 5-UGC...Ch. 15 - Discuss Concepts A mutation occurs that alters an...Ch. 15 - Discuss Concepts The normal form of a gene...Ch. 15 - Prob. 13TYKCh. 15 - Prob. 14TYKCh. 15 - Prob. 15TYKCh. 15 - Prob. 16TYKCh. 15 - Prob. 17TYKCh. 15 - Prob. 1ITD
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- What is the start codon? What are the stop codons? Do any of them code for amino acids?arrow_forwardHow many kilobases of the DNA strand below will code for the protein product?arrow_forwardIf the genetic code uses triplets, how many different amino acids can be coded by a repeating RNA polymer composed of UA and UC (UAUCUAUCUAUC ...)? a. one b. two c. three d. four e. fivearrow_forward
- A group of 3 nucleotides codes for one amino acid. How many codons are needed to make the polypeptide that results?arrow_forwardWhat is a codon? What does it represent?arrow_forwardHow might a single base pair difference about 100 bases before the start codon of a gene cause a mutation in that gene?arrow_forward
- If the gene undergoing protein synthesis consists of 24 bases, how many codons does that result in? How many amino acids will the protein consist of?arrow_forwardHow many codons are possible for an RNA trinucleotide having an adenine base, a cytosine base, and guanine base?arrow_forwarda. There are three nucleotides in each codon, and eachof these nucleotides can have one of four different bases. How many possible unique codons are there?b. If DNA had only two types of bases instead offour, how long would codons need to be to specify all20 amino acids?arrow_forward
- Why must a polypeptide sequence begin with a designated Start codon?arrow_forwardIf the genetic code were overlapping, how many complete codons would the followingsequence encode before encountering a stop codon? And which stop codon would it be? 5′ - AUGCGAUUAAAGUGC - 3′arrow_forwardWhat is the function of a stop codon?arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Co...BiologyISBN:9781305251052Author:Michael CummingsPublisher:Cengage Learning
Biology Today and Tomorrow without Physiology (Mi...BiologyISBN:9781305117396Author:Cecie Starr, Christine Evers, Lisa StarrPublisher:Cengage Learning
Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Co...
Biology
ISBN:9781305251052
Author:Michael Cummings
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Biology Today and Tomorrow without Physiology (Mi...
Biology
ISBN:9781305117396
Author:Cecie Starr, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr
Publisher:Cengage Learning
DNA vs RNA (Updated); Author: Amoeba Sisters;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQByjprj_mA;License: Standard youtube license