A Particular Triplet of Bases in the Template Strand of DNA

question 35

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' UGS 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:

Determination

In the context of statistical analysis, often refers to the degree of variance in observations explained by the model, usually in the form of the coefficient of determination (R-squared).

Estimated Regression Equation

An equation that estimates the relationship between dependent and independent variables in a regression model.

SST

Total Sum of Squares; a measure that quantifies the total variance in the dependent variable that is to be explained by the independent variable(s) in a model.

SSE

Stands for the Sum of Squared Errors, a measure used in statistics to describe the discrepancy between the data and an estimation model.