Which of the Following Nucleotide Sequences Could Give Rise to the Amino

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following nucleotide sequences could give rise to the amino acid sequence alanine-asparatate-glycine? Assume that translation initiation has already occurred.

• A)GUUAAGAGG
• B)GCCGACGGC
• C)CACCGCCGA
• D)GAUGGUGCU
• E)UUUUAAUGG

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Definitions:

Hydrogen Bonding

A type of weak chemical bond formed when a hydrogen atom that is bonded to a highly electronegative atom like oxygen or nitrogen experiences attraction to another electronegative atom.

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Different Molecules

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Outermost Shell

The outermost layer of electrons in an atom, which determines its chemical properties and reactivity.