Chapter 12, Problem 12Q

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The base $\text{ATG}$ is different from $\text{GTA}$. The reason has to be explained.

Concept Introduction:

Sequences of bases:

The sequences of bases are meant for coding amino acids that are connected with the particular nitrogen-containing bases of a nucleotide.

The four major nitrogen-containing bases are:

Adenine:

It is represented with the letter “A”

Guanine:

It is represented with the letter “G”.

Thymine:

It is represented with the letter “T”.

Cytosine:

It is represented with the letter “C”.

Examples for sequences of base:

$\begin{array}{l}\text{T-A-C}\\ \text{and}\\ \text{C-A-T}\end{array}$