Asked by Daniella Ponce on May 07, 2024
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What is the codon for alanine?
A) CGC
B) GGC
C) GAA
D) GCC
Codon
A sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that specifies the addition of a specific amino acid or the release of a polypeptide chain during protein synthesis.
Alanine
A non-essential amino acid used in the biosynthesis of proteins.
- Decode the sequences of nucleotide codons and their related amino acids.
Verified Answer
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Zybrea KnightMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The codon for alanine (Ala) is GCC as listed in the table.
Learning Objectives
- Decode the sequences of nucleotide codons and their related amino acids.