Codon

The Genetic Code is....

• A set of rules that define how the information in nucleotides is translated into functional molecules.

• A set of rules that define how the information in amino acids is translated into functional molecules.

• A set of rules that define how the information in fatty acids is translated into functional molecules.

• A set of rules that define how the information in monosaccharides is translated into functional molecules.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

What is the difference between a triplet and a codon?

• Codons are found on tRNA

• Triplets are found on mRNA

• Triplets are found on tRNA

• Codons are found on mRNA

Triplets and codons code for _____ amino acid(s)

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is the codon sequence and amino acid that codes for the start protein?

• GGC - Gly

• UAU - Tyr

• AUG - Met

• GUA - Val

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

TRUE OR FALSE: there are three codons that instruct the cell to finish protein synthesis. These codons are NOT amino acids

• True

• False

Using your codon table, determine the amino acid sequence for the following nucleotide sequence: UUU - ACU - AAA - AAU

Answer explanation

Phe - Thr - Lys - Asn

Using your codon table, determine the amino acid sequence for the following nucleotide sequence: AUGGUUAGAUAUUGA

Answer explanation

Met - Val - Arg - Tyr - STOP

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

How many nucleotides make up a codon?

• 1

• 3

• 5

• 15

What amino acid is this codon?
UUU

• Proline

• Serine

• Phenylalanine

• Aspartic Acid

What amino acid is this codon?
AAU

• Asparagine

• Histidine

• Isoleucine

• Alanine