A Particular Triplet of Bases in the Template Strand of DNA

question 40

Multiple Choice

A particular triplet of bases in the template strand of DNA is 5' AGT 3'. The corresponding codon for the mRNA transcribed is

• A) 3' UCA 5'.
• B) 3' UGA 5'.
• C) 5' TCA 3'.
• D) 3' ACU 5'.
• E) either UCA or TCA, depending on wobble in the first base.

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Definitions:

Mortgage Payments

Regular payments made towards the loan used to purchase property, typically consisting of principal and interest.

Lump Sum

A single payment made at a particular time, as opposed to multiple payments over time.

Compounded Semi-annually

A method where interest is added to the principal of an investment twice per year, accelerating the growth of the investment.

Amortization Period

The total time period over which a loan or mortgage is scheduled to be repaid through regular payments.