Below is the sequence of an mRNA that has just been transcribed. Please translate this sequence as if you were a ribosome, and write out the translation results. A genetic code table has been provided. mRNA: 5'- A C G U C C A A U G G C A G U G A U U U G A A U C C A -3'

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Below is the sequence of an mRNA that has just been transcribed. Please translate this sequence as if you were a ribosome, and write out the translation results. A genetic code table has been provided. mRNA: 5'- A C G U C C A A U G G C A G U G A U U U G A A U C C A -3'
### Genetic Code Chart for RNA Codons

This chart helps in understanding the translation of RNA codons into amino acids. The codons are combinations of three RNA bases, read in the 5' to 3' direction. Each group of three bases (codon) corresponds to a specific amino acid or a stop signal during protein synthesis.

#### Structure of the Chart:
- **Axes**:
  - The vertical axis (First base of RNA codon) lists the first position base: U, C, A, or G.
  - The horizontal axis (Second base of RNA codon) lists the second position base: U, C, A, or G.
  - The chart sections list possible bases for the third position of the codon: U, C, A, or G.

#### Codon Categories:
- **Amino Acids**: Each codon group codes for a specific amino acid, denoted by three base sequences and corresponding abbreviations (e.g., UUU and UUC code for Phenylalanine (Phe)).
- **Start Codon**: AUG, highlighted in green, codes for Methionine (Met) and serves as the start signal for translation.
- **Stop Codons**: UAA, UAG, and UGA are highlighted in red and signal termination of protein synthesis.

#### Example Codons:
- **Phenylalanine (Phe)**: UUU, UUC
- **Leucine (Leu)**: CUU, CUC, CUA, CUG
- **Serine (Ser)**: UCU, UCC, UCA, UCG
- **Proline (Pro)**: CCU, CCC, CCA, CCG
- **Threonine (Thr)**: ACU, ACC, ACA, ACG
- **Aspartic Acid (Asp)**: GAU, GAC
- **Tryptophan (Trp)**: UGG
- **Stop Codons**: UAA, UAG, UGA

This chart serves as a fundamental reference for understanding how sequences of RNA are translated into proteins, an essential process in molecular biology.
Transcribed Image Text:### Genetic Code Chart for RNA Codons This chart helps in understanding the translation of RNA codons into amino acids. The codons are combinations of three RNA bases, read in the 5' to 3' direction. Each group of three bases (codon) corresponds to a specific amino acid or a stop signal during protein synthesis. #### Structure of the Chart: - **Axes**: - The vertical axis (First base of RNA codon) lists the first position base: U, C, A, or G. - The horizontal axis (Second base of RNA codon) lists the second position base: U, C, A, or G. - The chart sections list possible bases for the third position of the codon: U, C, A, or G. #### Codon Categories: - **Amino Acids**: Each codon group codes for a specific amino acid, denoted by three base sequences and corresponding abbreviations (e.g., UUU and UUC code for Phenylalanine (Phe)). - **Start Codon**: AUG, highlighted in green, codes for Methionine (Met) and serves as the start signal for translation. - **Stop Codons**: UAA, UAG, and UGA are highlighted in red and signal termination of protein synthesis. #### Example Codons: - **Phenylalanine (Phe)**: UUU, UUC - **Leucine (Leu)**: CUU, CUC, CUA, CUG - **Serine (Ser)**: UCU, UCC, UCA, UCG - **Proline (Pro)**: CCU, CCC, CCA, CCG - **Threonine (Thr)**: ACU, ACC, ACA, ACG - **Aspartic Acid (Asp)**: GAU, GAC - **Tryptophan (Trp)**: UGG - **Stop Codons**: UAA, UAG, UGA This chart serves as a fundamental reference for understanding how sequences of RNA are translated into proteins, an essential process in molecular biology.
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