- Which of the Following Sequences of Nucleotides Are Possible

question 52

Multiple Choice

- Which of the following sequences of nucleotides are possible in the template strand of DNA that would code for the polypeptide sequence Phe-Leu-Ile-Val?

• A) 5′-TTG-CTA-CAG-TAG-3′
• B) 5′-AUG-CTG-CAG-TAT-3′
• C) 3′-AAA-AAT-ATA-ACA-5′
• D) 3′-AAA-GAA-TAA-CAA-5′

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Definitions:

Phosphate Groups

Functional groups consisting of a phosphorus atom bonded to four oxygen atoms, important in energy transfer and molecular signaling.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter involved in the activation of muscle action, memory, and transmission of nerve impulses.

Intercalated Discs

Specialized connections between neighboring cardiac muscle cells that facilitate the rapid transmission of electrical impulses through the heart.

Skeletal Muscle

A type of striated muscle attached to bones, responsible for voluntary movements of the body.