Asked by GURPREET SINGH on May 01, 2024
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Which is most directly responsible for the sequence of amino acids in a protein?
A) the sequence of the anticodons
B) the number of codons in mRNA
C) the enzyme that attaches the amino acid to tRNA
D) the proteins associated with rRNA
E) the sequence of codons in mRNA
Amino Acids
Organic compounds that serve as the building blocks of proteins, containing both an amino group and a carboxyl group.
Codons
Sequences of three nucleotides in mRNA that specify the addition of a specific amino acid into a polypeptide chain during protein synthesis.
Anticodons
The three-nucleotide sequences on tRNA that are complementary to the codons on mRNA, important for the translation phase of protein synthesis.
- Become acquainted with the mechanisms that facilitate protein synthesis, particularly transcription and translation.
Verified Answer
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lazaro ramosMay 03, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
The sequence of codons in mRNA is directly responsible for the sequence of amino acids in a protein because each codon codes for a specific amino acid. The ribosome reads the sequence of codons and matches them with the appropriate amino acids to create the protein. The other choices are not directly involved in determining the sequence of amino acids in a protein.
Learning Objectives
- Become acquainted with the mechanisms that facilitate protein synthesis, particularly transcription and translation.