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How are codons like word in an instruction manual?

They tell cells the specific sequence of amino acids for making a protein.


Why must stop codons be present on DNA molecules?

stop codons signify the end of a polypeptide. They're like a period at the end of a sentance.


What are all the names of the DNA codons?

DNA codons are sequences of three nucleotides that correspond to specific amino acids or stop signals during protein synthesis. There are 64 possible codons, including 61 codons that encode for amino acids (like AUG for Methionine and UUU for Phenylalanine) and 3 stop codons (UAA, UAG, and UGA). Codons are usually represented by their corresponding mRNA sequence, as DNA is transcribed into mRNA during protein synthesis. In summary, the codons are named based on the amino acids they encode or their function as stop signals.


Should you unlock your codons?

No, codons cannot be "unlocked." Codons are sequences of three nucleotides in mRNA that code for specific amino acids during protein synthesis. Changing codons could alter the amino acid sequence of a protein, potentially leading to dysfunctional proteins.


Is a dictionary like a reference manual?

Yes, a dictionary is a kind or reference manual.


What meaning do the first and last codons have for protein synthesis?

Codons are used for making amino acids. Some codons will tell the ribosomes to start tell the tRNA to make the amino acids or to stop making amino acids. I like to think of the start/initiator/promoter codon(AUG) as a capital letter in a sentence and the stop/terminator codons(UAA, UAG, and UGA) as periods in a sentence.


How long does the average person keep their cell phone?

It really suppends on what phone you have and what you mean. If you mean batter life then that will depend, read your insturction manual for that. If you mean generally as a mobile phone like damages then that depends to, wether your phone is small and licky to snap/smash, wether the screen snaps off or not etc. Best thing to do is be careful with it. It really suppends on what phone you have and what you mean. If you mean batter life then that will depend, read your insturction manual for that. If you mean generally as a mobile phone like damages then that depends to, wether your phone is small and licky to snap/smash, wether the screen snaps off or not etc. Best thing to do is be careful with it. I have had me cheap Sanyo for 4 years and 2 months It has the original battery which does not hold a charge like it used to but it still works.


What is a chromosome and how does it relate to the gene?

Chromosomes are DNA + histone molecules (chromatin) tightly wound up to form sort of a sausage-like structure. Chromatin is made up of DNA and genes are essentially just sections of DNA which contain certain nitrogenous base pairs (Adenine, Thymine, Guanine, Cytosine) these nitrogenous pairs make up a sequence. The cell reads these sequences in 3 nucleotides at a time. These groups of 3 are known as codons, now imagine the codons are each 3 letter words that the cell must read, each codon produces an amino acid and 1 gene can contain several codons producing amino acids that combine into a protein. Chromosome = Made of Chromatin = Made of DNA = Of which sections are known as genes = each gene can be seen as a sentence with a bunch of 3 letter 'words' known as codons.


What is a gene and how is it related to chromosomes?

Chromosomes are DNA + histone molecules (chromatin) tightly wound up to form sort of a sausage-like structure. Chromatin is made up of DNA and genes are essentially just sections of DNA which contain certain nitrogenous base pairs (Adenine, Thymine, Guanine, Cytosine) these nitrogenous pairs make up a sequence. The cell reads these sequences in 3 nucleotides at a time. These groups of 3 are known as codons, now imagine the codons are each 3 letter words that the cell must read, each codon produces an amino acid and 1 gene can contain several codons producing amino acids that combine into a protein. Chromosome = Made of Chromatin = Made of DNA = Of which sections are known as genes = each gene can be seen as a sentence with a bunch of 3 letter 'words' known as codons.


Why are condons and anticondons important?

its codons and anticodons and they determine the alanine, cytosine, guanine, thymine, and urcail in amino acids. without them we wouldn't have DNA and no one would be here. they match up DNA strands to determine your genotype and phenotype. i know it sounds like a bunch of jibber jabber but that's what it is haha.


What does manualls mean?

It has more than one meaning. A "manual" could be a book or booklet that gives directions on how to use something. When you buy a new electronics product, there is probably a "manual" with the item. A "manual" can also be something like an introduction to a topic, an organization, or a process. In other words, you might receive a "manual" when you join a company or an organization like the Scouts. It's like a collection of rules for membership. There is the Merk's desk reference, or manual, that has information on the various medicines that a doctor might prescribe. "Manual" can also mean "by hand". Most automobiles today have "automatic" transmissions, but some have "Manual" transmissions (a stick shift) so the driver can change gears when he wants to, "by hand". "Manual dexterity" is a common term that refers to how effectively an individual can do certain tasks with her/his hands. There may be other meanings I'm not thinking of. Many, many words in English have several meanings. Check a good dictionary.


How do nucleotides provide nucleic acid's with specific codes?

Nucleotides are merely the building blocks of nucleic acids like DNA and RNA. The specific order of these nucleotides are read in triplet form (AAC, ATA, etc.) as codons (which code for amino acids), and the combinations of these codons make up genes (which code for proteins).