Practice - Genetic Code
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Practice Questions
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What does the codon UUU code for?
💡 Hint: Refer to the codon table.
What is the significance of AUG in translation?
💡 Hint: Think about where protein synthesis begins.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the codon AUG represent?
💡 Hint: Recall what role AUG plays in protein synthesis.
True or False: Multiple codons can code for the same amino acid.
💡 Hint: Consider the redundancy of codons in the genetic code.
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Challenge Problems
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If a mutation changes the codon GCU to GUU in mRNA, what is the effect on the corresponding amino acid sequence?
💡 Hint: Refer to the codon table to check the amino acids corresponding to both codons.
Discuss how the redundancy in the genetic code can be beneficial for organisms.
💡 Hint: Think about organisms' adaptability and why some mutations might not be detrimental.
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