Unit 3-Molecular Genetics Lesson 5 5.0 Flashcards by Sugar Pie | Brainscape

Q

What are the 3-nucleotide units called?

A

Codons

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Q

What must be read in the correct reading frame?

A

3-nucleotide units (codons)

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Q

What determines the reading frame?

A

Start codons

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Q

What is the start codon?

A

AUG

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Q

What are the stop codons?

A

UAA, UGA, and UAG

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Q

How many codons are there for each amino acid?

A

There are multiple codons for each amino acid.

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Q

What does “RNA” stand for in full?

A

Ribonucleic Acid

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