mRNA Translation Quiz

What is the purpose of using three-letter and one-letter abbreviations in mRNA translation?

• To increase the length of the sequence

• To confuse students

• To make the process more complex

• To simplify the representation of amino acids

Which amino acid is represented by the mRNA sequence UCA?

• Lysine

• Serine

• Alanine

• Leucine

What is the one-letter abbreviation for lysine?

• S

• A

• K

• L

Which amino acid is the simplest and is represented by the sequence GGG?

• Serine

• Glutamic acid

• Glycine

• Valine

What is the one-letter abbreviation for glutamic acid?

• G

• E

• V

• S