4A- The Genetic Code And Nucleic Acids Flashcards
1
Q
What is genetic code?
A
A sequence of base triplets in mRNA which code for specific amino acids.
The code is non overlapping.
It’s degenerate.
20 amino acids = 64 possible triplets.
The genetic code is universal
2
Q
Where are stop codons found?
A
At the beginning and end of DNA.
