Three Nitrogenous Base Sequences on MRNA, Which Are Complementary to Gene

question 8

Multiple Choice

Three nitrogenous base sequences on mRNA, which are complementary to gene triplets, are called

• A) chromosomes.
• B) amino acids.
• C) codons.
• D) anticodons.
• E) histones.

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Definitions:

Protists

Eukaryotic organisms that are not animals, plants, or fungi, often found in moist or aquatic environments.

Folic Acid

A B-vitamin essential for red blood cell formation and for healthy cell growth and function.

Vitamin B12

An essential nutrient that helps keep the body's nerve and blood cells healthy and helps make DNA, the genetic material in all cells; also known as cobalamin.

Synthesized

Created or assembled from simpler components, typically referring to the production of substances by chemical or biological processes.