The Beginning of a Strand of MRNA Has the Following

question 34

Multiple Choice

The beginning of a strand of mRNA has the following base sequence: AUGUUCUCUGAUGGCAAUUCU. The polypeptide formed by the first six steps of protein synthesis has the composition Met-Phe-Ser-Asp-Gly-Asn. What is the next amino acid to be added to the polypeptide chain?

• A)Asn
• B)Asp
• C)Met
• D)Phe
• E)Ser

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Definitions:

Lanugo

Fine, soft hair that covers the body of a fetus, serving as insulation before the development of fat layers.

Dermal Papilla

Structures located at the base of the hair follicle, containing capillaries and nerves, crucial for hair growth and health.

Hair Follicle

A skin organ that produces hair, consisting of cells that together form the structure hosting each hair strand.

Hair Shaft

The part of the hair that is above the skin surface, consisting of dead, keratinized cells.