A Particular Triplet of Bases in the Template Strand of DNA

question 52

Multiple Choice

A particular triplet of bases in the template strand of DNA is 5′-AGT-3′. What would be the corresponding codon for the mRNA that is transcribed?

• A) 3′-UCA-5′
• B) 3′-UGA-5′
• C) 5′-TCA-3′
• D) 3′-ACU-5′

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