Practice The Codon: A Triplet of Bases - 6.4.1 | Module 6: Information Transfer - The Blueprint of Life and Its Management | Biology (Biology for Engineers)
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6.4.1 - The Codon: A Triplet of Bases

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is a codon?

💡 Hint: Think of it as a 'word' made of three letters in the genetic language.

Question 2

Easy

How many bases are in a codon?

💡 Hint: Remember, it's all about triples!

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What defines a codon?

  • A sequence of two nucleotide bases.
  • A sequence of three nucleotide bases.
  • The entire amino acid chain.
  • None of the above.

💡 Hint: Remember that it's three, not two!

Question 2

True or False: The genetic code is universal, meaning the same codon can code for different amino acids in different organisms.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how similar life forms are!

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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