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Topic 4---A: DNA, RNA and Protein Synthesis- 5. The genetic code and nucleic acids Flashcards

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What is the genetic code?

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Sequence of base triplets in mRNA which codes for specific amino acids.

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What are the characteristics of the genetic code?

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non-overlapping
universal
degenerate

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Non-overlapping

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Base triplets don’t share there bases

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Degenerate

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Amino acid is coded for by more than 1 triplet

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Universal

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The same specific base triplets code for the same amino acids in all living things

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