Codon Chart

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What is a codon?

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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that corresponds to a specific amino acid or a stop signal during protein synthesis.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

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What does the codon AUG represent?

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AUG is the start codon that codes for the amino acid Methionine.

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How many amino acids are specified by the genetic code?

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There are 20 standard amino acids specified by the genetic code.

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What is the role of the codon chart?

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The codon chart is used to translate mRNA sequences into amino acid sequences during protein synthesis.

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What amino acid does the codon UAA code for?

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UAA is a stop codon and does not code for any amino acid.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

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What is the significance of the start codon?

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The start codon signals the beginning of translation and the synthesis of a protein.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

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What amino acid is represented by the codon GGC?

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GGC codes for the amino acid Glycine.

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What is the difference between a codon and an anticodon?

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A codon is found in mRNA and codes for an amino acid, while an anticodon is found in tRNA and pairs with the codon during translation.

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What does the codon AAG code for?

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AAG codes for the amino acid Lysine.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

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What is the function of tRNA in protein synthesis?

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tRNA transports specific amino acids to the ribosome during translation, matching them to the corresponding codons in mRNA.