Genetic Code Flashcards
1
Q
What is the genetic code?
A
The sequence of bases in DNA that determines the order of amino acids in a protein.
2
Q
What are the features of the genetic code?
A
-Triplet
-Non-overlapping
-degenerate
-Universal
3
Q
What does triplet mean?
A
It is read in 3 bases (a codon). Each codon codes for an amino acid.
4
Q
What does non-overlapping mean?
A
The genetic code is read in discrete groups of 3 that do not overlap
5
Q
What does degenerate mean?
A
More than 1 triplet can code for the same amino acid
6
Q
What does universal mean?
A
It is found in all genetic organisms
