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A gene is the segment of DNA with the information for a protein/proteins.

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What does a group of three nucleotides code for?

DNA nucleotides 'code' for RNA copies of the DNA strand, but the true 'coding' of nucleotides happen in the ribosome where amino acids are matched to the RNA nucleotides. Nucleotides in DNA are only are present to store genetic data. When a particular gene needs to be used or a protein needs to be made, a RNA copy of the DNA will be made, using the slightly different RNA nucleotides (adenine, uracil, cytosine and guanine). This copy then leaves the nucleus and travels to the ribosome, where the RNA nucleotides are used to assemble amino acids into proteins. Each amino acid matches up to a three-nucleotide sequence.


Which part of the DNA molecule contains the genetic information used to make proteins?

The part of the DNA molecule that carries the genetic information is called the gene. It is the basic unit of heredity. The nucleotide base sequence encodes information. The bases of A,T and C,G code for the order of an Amino Acid which are the proteins. These four bases form millions of combinations that code for all the genetic material in a cell. These structures form the rungs of the ladder. DNA contains two different types of genes, known as introns and extrons. Extrons code for protein synthesis, and introns, as far as we can tell, play a role in determining when specific extrons will be expressed (which is to say, when they will actually be used for protein synthesis) and when they will remain dormant. Almost, the 4 types of nucleotides are "read" in groups of 3 to make 1 codon. Other than a start and stop codon, the rest are translated into amino acids. Those acids become proteins which are then made into genes, or cells of some kind.


Does milk contain starch?

it contains protein,calcium,fat and other minerals


Which sentence correctly describes the relationship between genes and alleles?

She inherited brown eyes, a dominant allele in both her parents.


Internal membranes play important roles in protein production and processing except they do not?

contain the hereditary information for the protein.

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What is a section of DNA that contains the blueprints for a single triat?

A gene is a section of DNA that contains the blueprints for a single trait. It provides instructions for building proteins that determine specific characteristics or functions in an organism. Each gene is made up of a specific sequence of nucleotides that encode the information needed to produce a specific protein.


How many DNA are there in a gene?

A gene is made up of one continuous strand of DNA, which contains the instructions for producing a specific protein. Each gene contains a unique sequence of nucleotides that encode the information needed for protein synthesis.


A single RNA molecule contains many?

nucleotides that are arranged in a specific sequence. This sequence determines the genetic information encoded in the RNA molecule, which can be involved in various cellular functions such as protein synthesis, regulation, and signaling.


How many nucleotides are involved in synthesis of a protein that contains 1013 amino acids?

When we exclude the start and termination codon sequences, this leaves 1013 amino acids multiplied by 3 nucleotides per amino acid = 3039 nucleotides, or 1013 codons.


Is DNA an amino acid that encodes protein sequences?

No, DNA is not an amino acid. DNA is a nucleic acid composed of two chains of nucleotides. The sequence of nucleotides encodes for amino acids (almost every triplet of nucleotides encodes for some amino acid). The amino acids in turn build proteins. Please see the related link for more information.


The rule that describes how a sequence of nucleotides?

A sequence of nucleotides follows the genetic code, which is a set of rules that specifies how the information in DNA is translated into proteins. The genetic code uses a three-letter code called codons to represent each amino acid in a protein. This sequence of nucleotides is read in groups of three to produce the corresponding amino acid during protein synthesis.


What codes for a protein in a eukaryote?

In a eukaryote, protein-coding genes are composed of exons that contain the information to produce a functional protein. These exons are transcribed into mRNA, which is then translated by ribosomes into a protein using the genetic code. The genetic code consists of codons made up of three nucleotides that correspond to specific amino acids, providing the instructions for protein synthesis.


How does the body collected process and store your information?

The body collects, processes and stores information in its DNA. DNA encodes information as a series of nucleotides. Nucleotides have 4 different bases. Nucleotides are grouped in threes and this is referred to as a Base Triplet Code. Each BTC will determine which amino acid is added to a protein molecule that is being synthesized.


What molecule contains all of the codons needed to produce a particular polypeptide?

A single mRNA molecule has 3 codons i.e. 1 amino acid. The question is flawed and does not make sense!


What information can be found in the protein complex database?

The protein complex database contains information about the structures and interactions of protein complexes, including their composition, function, and biological significance.


What is another name for three nucleotides in a row which encode for a protein?

A sequence of three nucleotides is a codon which codes for an amino acid that will be placed into a protein.


What is the relationship between DNA and protein production?

DNA contains the instructions for protein production in the form of genes. During protein production, DNA is transcribed into messenger RNA (mRNA) which is then translated into proteins. The sequence of nucleotides in DNA determines the sequence of amino acids in a protein.