A Particular Triplet of Bases in the Coding Sequence of DNA

question 18

Multiple Choice

A particular triplet of bases in the coding sequence of DNA is 5'-AAA-3'. The anticodon on the tRNA that binds the mRNA codon is ________.

• A) 5′-TTT-3′
• B) 5′-UUA-3′
• C) 3′-UUU-5′
• D) 3′-AAA-5′

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Definitions:

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Maintenance Rehearsal

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Physical Features

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