Chapter 7, Problem 9WIO

1. a)  

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The number of codons in $\text{m-RNA}$ sequence $\text{ACUUGAUGCCAUGGUAUG}$.

Concept introduction:

A codon is defined as the nucleotide sequence of DNA or RNA arranged in a set of three. It is involved in either initiation or termination of protein synthesis. There are 64 codons that codes for specific amino acid. Codons are responsible for the process of translation as transfer RNA carriers amino acids from cytoplasm, as it is present in the form of codon and codons are bind with anticodon. The $\text{m-RNA}$ sequence which is transcribed is decoded into ribosome and it helps in joining amino acid to form polypeptide chain and initiate the process of transcription.

1. b)  

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The number of codons in $\text{m-RNA}$ sequence of $\text{CGUGAUUUCUAG}$.

Concept introduction:

A codon is defined as the nucleotide sequence of DNA or RNA arranged in a set of three. It is involved in either initiation or termination of protein synthesis. There are 64 codons that codes for specific amino acid. Codons are responsible for the process of translation as transfer RNA carriers amino acids from cytoplasm, as it is present in the form of codon and codons are bind with anticodon. The $\text{m-RNA}$ sequence which is transcribed is decoded into ribosome and it helps in joining amino acid to form polypeptide chain and initiate the process of transcription.