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Initating codons- the small ribosomal subunit, the mRNA bonded to it, and the initator tRNA with its attached methionine form the initation complex.
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∙ 15y agoA codon that acts as a start signal for the synthesis of a polypeptide.
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If an mRNA is made up of 60 bases how many codons does it contain and how many amino acid does it code for?
A codon is exactly three bases long, so an mRNA strand with 60 bases would contain 20 codons. The first codon will encode for methionine (this is called the "start" codon) and the last codon will be a "stop" codon, which does not encode for an amino acid. Thus, an mRNA strand of 60 bases will code for 19 amino acids. Keep in mind, it is possible for a stop codon to be anywhere on the mRNA strand, and when a stop codon reaches the ribosome, translation must stop. For example, if an mRNA strand contained 30 codons, and the 15th were a stop codon, the mRNA would only code for 14 amino acids and then be done. The other 15 codons would go untranslated.
Can a codon contain two of the same nucleotide bases?
no
The genetic code is said to be universal because a codon represents the same?
The genetic code is said to be universal because a codon representsthe same amino acid in almost all organisms.
The genetic code is degenerate?
Each amino acid can be specified by more than one codon.
What about the degenracy of genetic code?
Type your answer here... the degenracy of code means there are more than one codons for one amino acid.The opposite of it ie.non-degeneracy of codon means ther is only one codon for one amino acid.
What is the initiator codon in most molecule of mRNA?
AUG
Translation begins when the initiator tRNA binds to the?
Initiation involves binding of mRNA and initiator aminoacyl-tRNA to small subunit, followed by binding of large subunit. Initiation codon in mRNA (AUG)
Where does initiation of translation occur?
An initiation complex for translation forms by the assembly of the ribosomal subunits and initiator tRNA (met-tRNA) at the start codon on the mRNA.
What codon serves as the start codon for protein synthesis?
AUGMethionine is specified by the codon AUG, which is also known as the start codon. Consequently, methionine is the first amino acid to dock in the ribosome during the synthesis of proteins.
What is the meaning of MI in tau gamma phi?
Master Initiator.
What is initiator in Tagalog?
"Initiator" in Tagalog is translated as "tagapamulaklak" or "nag-umpisa."
What is a Complimentary codon?
A complimentary codon is one that pairs with another codon according to the base pairing rule. For example, the DNA codon ATG is complimentary to the mRNA codon UAC.
Complementary of a codon?
anti-codon.
What name is assigned to augwhich stands for methionine in which all mRNA molecules start?
The start codon. The codon AUG is generally referred as the start codon because the translation of mRNA begins on AUG.
What is codon recognition?
Short Answer is: for every triplet codon there is a recognizable anti-triplet codon.
What is the three base sequence in mRNA?
called CODON.
The codon GAU is for?
GAU is the codon.
