The genetic code and nucleic acids Flashcards
1
Q
What is the genetic code?
The genetic code and nucleic acids
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The sequence of base triplets in mRNA which code for specific amino acids
2
Q
How is the code non-overlapping?
The genetic code and nucleic acids
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Each base triplet is read in sequence, seperate from the triplet before and after it
3
Q
How is the code degenerate?
The genetic code and nucleic acids
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There are more possible combinations of triplets than there are amino acids
Some amino acids are coded for by more than one base triplet
4
Q
How is the code universal?
The genetic code and nucleic acids
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Same specific base triplets code for the same amino acids in all living things
