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

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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.


Is ribcage 2 words or 1?

Personally I would like it to be one word; however, according to 21st Manual of Style and Blakiston's Medical Dictionary, rib cage is two words.


Where does the lining up of a codon and an anticodon take place?

A codon is a three-base sequence (three nitrogen bases in a row) on mRNA. It calls for a specific amino acid to be brought to the growing polypeptide.An anticodon is a three-base sequence on tRNA. It matches the codon. That's how the right amino acid is put onto the polypeptide next. The tRNA must fit its anticodon onto the mRNA codon like a jigsaw puzzle piece. Each tRNA can only bring one kind of amino acid.


What mutation is the removal of one or two nucleotides from a 3 nucleotide coding segment causes errors in all the rest of the message?

this type of mutation is known as a frame-shift mutation and this involves insertions or deletions of a single nucleotide in the DNA strand. These errors are very severe and damage all genetic material past the point of error because all codons are now different. Try and pretend as if a DNA strand was like a sentence and the words (codons) are composed of letters (nucleotides) Normal sentence: The cat sat on the mat Mutation (deletion of letter s) Mutated sentence: The cat ato nth ema t


Why do you have stop codons that signal the end of the amino acid chain?

A stop codon signals a termination of translation - in other words that the protein being built from the amino acid instructions is complete. They bind "release" factors that allow the completed protein to come away from the template.

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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.


Is a dictionary like a reference manual?

Yes, a dictionary is like a reference manual in that it provides definitions and explanations of words and terms. It serves as a guide for understanding the meaning and usage of language.


Should you unlock your codons?

I have just done it. I would like to know what will happen from now on...


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.


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.


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.


Is ribcage 2 words or 1?

Personally I would like it to be one word; however, according to 21st Manual of Style and Blakiston's Medical Dictionary, rib cage is two words.


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).


How do nucleic provide nucleic acids 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).