In 1964,Nirenberg and Leder Used the Triplet Binding Assay to Determine

question 29

Multiple Choice

In 1964,Nirenberg and Leder used the triplet binding assay to determine specific codon assignments.A complex of which of the following components was trapped in the nitrocellulose filter?

• A) ribosomes and DNA
• B) free tRNAs
• C) charged tRNA, RNA triplet, and ribosome
• D) uncharged tRNAs and ribosomes
• E) sense and antisense strands of DNA

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Definitions:

Cardiac Muscle

Specialized muscle tissue found only in the heart, characterized by involuntary contractions that pump blood throughout the body.

Neurons

Specialized cells transmitting nerve impulses; the basic working units of the brain and nervous system.

Neuroglia

Neuroglia, also known as glial cells, are non-neuronal cells in the nervous system that provide support, protection, and nourishment to neurons.

Nerve Impulses

Electrical signals transmitted along nerve fibers, used for communication between neurons or between neurons and muscles.