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Chapter 17, Problem 2TYU
Which of the following is not true of a codon?
(A) It may code for the same amino acid as another codon.
(B) It never codes for more than one amino acid.
(C) It extends from one end of a tRNA molecule.
(D) It is the basic unit of the genetic code.
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Which of the following best describes a stop codon?
A) They are codons that indicate termination of
protein synthesis.
B) They are codons that are extra in the
genetic code and are not used.
C) They are codons that indicate when to
create new peptide bonds.
D) They are codons that signal when the RNA
strand is done being read.
E) They are codons that indicate when to
begin folding the polypeptide.
A DNA strand consists of any sequence of four kinds of nucleotides. Suppose there were only 14 different amino acids instead of 20. Which of the following statements would be correct descriptions of the minimal number of nucleotides necessary to create a genetic code?
a) 1
b)2, provided that chain termination does not require a special codon
c) 3, provided that chain termination does require a special codon
d)2, no matter how chain termination is accomplished
e) Both b and c
3)Which of the following statements are true? Choose all that apply
a)There are multiple codons possible for nearly all amino acids
b)Each stop codon also codes for an amino acid
c)Each tRNA will base pair with only one codon
d)The start codon also codes for an amino acid
e)Each codon in mRNA codes for exactly one amino acid
f)Each codon in tRNA codes for exactly one amino acid
g)Each anticodon in tRNA pairs with exactly one codon
h)Each tRNA carries exactly one type of amino acid
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Campbell Biology, Books a la Carte Plus Mastering Biology with eText -- Access Card Package (10th Edition)
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