Practice - The Codon: A Triplet of Bases
Practice Questions
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What is a codon?
💡 Hint: Think of it as a 'word' made of three letters in the genetic language.
How many bases are in a codon?
💡 Hint: Remember, it's all about triples!
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Interactive Quizzes
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What defines a codon?
💡 Hint: Remember that it's three, not two!
True or False: The genetic code is universal, meaning the same codon can code for different amino acids in different organisms.
💡 Hint: Think about how similar life forms are!
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Challenge Problems
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If a mutation occurs in the third base of a codon, how would degeneracy potentially minimize the impact on protein synthesis? Provide an example.
💡 Hint: Think about backup options in case of mistakes.
Determine the consequence if a stop codon is mutated to a codon that specifies an amino acid. Describe what effects this may have on protein synthesis.
💡 Hint: What would happen if the 'STOP' sign were removed while driving?
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