What Is the Series of Three Bases in a Nucleic

question 27

Multiple Choice

What is the series of three bases in a nucleic acid that defines the amino acid to be used in the synthesis of a protein?

• A)nucleotide
• B)codon
• C)tripeptide
• D)translation
• E)amino acid

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Definitions:

Actin

One of two major proteins of muscle; makes up thin filaments in myofibrils of muscle fibers. See also myosin.

Myosin

A type of protein found in muscle tissue as a thick filament that plays a key role in muscle contraction and movement.

Sarcolemma

Plasma membrane of a muscle fiber; also forms the tubules of the T system involved in muscular contraction.

Plasma Membrane

The lipid bilayer that surrounds a cell, regulating the passage of substances in and out of the cell.