Given the following MRNA sequence, what is the amino acid sequence of the polypeptide that will be produced in the cell? 5' – CGAGGUAUGCCAACGUGCGUCUAAUCCCGA-3

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Given the following mRNA sequence, what is the amino acid sequence of the polypeptide that will be produced in the cell?

 

5’ – CGAGGUAUGCCAACGUGCGUCUAAUCCCGA-3

**Exercise: Translating mRNA into Amino Acids**

**Question:**
Given the following mRNA sequence, what is the amino acid sequence of the polypeptide that will be produced in the cell?

**mRNA Sequence:**
5’ – CGAGGUAUGCCAACGGUGCGUCUAAUCCGA - 3’

**Analysis:**
To determine the amino acid sequence, each codon (a sequence of three nucleotides) in the mRNA is translated into its corresponding amino acid, using the genetic code.

**Step-by-Step Translation:**
1. Identify the start codon (AUG) which codes for Methionine (Met) and begins translation.
2. Continue reading the sequence in sets of three nucleotides (codons) and use the genetic code to translate each one into an amino acid.
3. Stop translation at one of the stop codons (UAA, UAG, or UGA).

**Amino Acid Sequence:**
Translation starts at the AUG codon and stops at the first occurrence of a stop codon.

- Start from: AUG (Methionine, Met)
- Continue reading each subsequent codon.
- The sequence provided implies you will encounter a stop codon at the end of the translation process.

This exercise strengthens understanding of genetic translation, where mRNA is decoded to synthesize proteins through a specific sequence of amino acids.
Transcribed Image Text:**Exercise: Translating mRNA into Amino Acids** **Question:** Given the following mRNA sequence, what is the amino acid sequence of the polypeptide that will be produced in the cell? **mRNA Sequence:** 5’ – CGAGGUAUGCCAACGGUGCGUCUAAUCCGA - 3’ **Analysis:** To determine the amino acid sequence, each codon (a sequence of three nucleotides) in the mRNA is translated into its corresponding amino acid, using the genetic code. **Step-by-Step Translation:** 1. Identify the start codon (AUG) which codes for Methionine (Met) and begins translation. 2. Continue reading the sequence in sets of three nucleotides (codons) and use the genetic code to translate each one into an amino acid. 3. Stop translation at one of the stop codons (UAA, UAG, or UGA). **Amino Acid Sequence:** Translation starts at the AUG codon and stops at the first occurrence of a stop codon. - Start from: AUG (Methionine, Met) - Continue reading each subsequent codon. - The sequence provided implies you will encounter a stop codon at the end of the translation process. This exercise strengthens understanding of genetic translation, where mRNA is decoded to synthesize proteins through a specific sequence of amino acids.
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