Practice - Start and Stop Codons
Practice Questions
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What is the significance of the start codon in translation?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens at the beginning of protein synthesis.
Name one of the stop codons.
💡 Hint: There are three common stop codons.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary start codon in eukaryotic cells?
💡 Hint: It codes for Methionine.
True or False: Stop codons code for amino acids.
💡 Hint: Think about the function of stop codons.
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Challenge Problems
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A mutation occurs in the start codon of a gene coding for a vital enzyme. Predict the outcome and explain.
💡 Hint: Consider the importance of initiation in protein synthesis.
Design an experiment to test the effectiveness of a therapeutic gene that includes an AUG start codon and a UGA stop codon.
💡 Hint: Think about the steps of verification in protein synthesis.
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