Chapter 21, Problem 28E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Determine whether most of the cells in the human body contain genes for all the proteins required by humans.

Concept Introduction:

• The human body produces a number of proteins using 20 amino acids.

• The genetic information transfers from the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) to the proteins in the forms of genetic code.

• The genetic code links a codon to its amino acid.

• A codon is a sequence of 3 bases in the DNA, which codes for a particular amino acid.

• A gene is a part of DNA, which contains coded information.