A Scientist Studying the Sequence of Nucleotides in the RRNA

question 12

Multiple Choice

A scientist studying the sequence of nucleotides in the rRNA of a bacterial species is working on

• A)determining evolutionary relatedness.
• B)bioremediation.
• C)recombinant DNA.
• D)nomenclature.
• E)determining if that species is the cause of a new disease.

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Definitions:

N-terminal

The N-terminal refers to the start or initiating end of a polypeptide or protein, characterized by the presence of an amino group (-NH2).

Amino Acid

A molecule that combines to form proteins, containing a basic amino group, an acidic carboxyl group, and a unique side chain, serving as the building block of proteins.

Sanger Reagent

A specific reagent used in biochemistry to label the N-terminus of proteins or peptides with a fluorescent marker.

Peptide Structure

The specific arrangement of amino acids, linked by peptide bonds, which determines the composition and characteristics of a peptide.