genetic code Flashcards
1
Q
triplet code
A
determines the sequence of the DNA nucleotide bases found within a gene
2
Q
how many bases code for one amino acid
A
3 bases
3
Q
degenerate
A
multiple codons coding for the same amino acids
4
Q
non-overlapping
A
-each nucleotide is part of only one codon, and is read only once
- adjacent codons do not overlap
5
Q
advantage of the genetic code being degeneraye
A
limits the effect of mutations
6
Q
universal
A
the genetic code is the same in nearly all organisms
7
Q
start codons
A
AUG signals the start of translation
8
Q
stop codons
A
codons that end the process
