A Portion of MRNA Attached to a Ribosome Reads

question 31

Multiple Choice

A portion of mRNA attached to a ribosome reads:
5' GACCAUUUUUGA 3'
In the polypeptide produced, what amino acid will be attached to the amino group of the histidine encoded by this mRNA?

• A) aspartic acid
• B) proline
• C) tyrosine
• D) phenylalanine
• E) serine

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