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Transcription of the DNA into messenger RNA (mRNA). mRNA contains the anti-codons for ribosomal binding, so the transfer RNA (tRNA) can add the corresponding amino acid. This part is known as translation.

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How does Frameshift affect an organism?

frameshift is a type of genetic mutation.we all have nitrogenous bases present as triplet codons which codes for the 20 amino acids.3 specific bases codes for a specific amino acid.when any other base enters into this specific codon then there is a shift in the reading frame and the new codon formed doesn't transcribe to produce the same amino acid.this is also known as frame shift.


How does the interactions between mRNA codons and trna anticodons codes for a specific amino acid?

Once the original DNA has been unzipped and the mrna has made a complementary copy it is time for the trna to do its work. The mrna moves out of the nucleus and moves into the rrna where the trna come with certain group of 3 nucleotides which codes for a specific amino acid. When the bases on the trna and the ones on the mrna are matched it drops of its amino acid to the trna behind it which forms a peptide bond with the other amino acids.(The rrna has 3 slots where the trna sit and deposit their amino acid to the one behind in line to them.) After the mrna has fully been decoded into amino acids their chain breaks off to make a protein in the secondary, tertiary, or quaternary structure.


How do nucleotides in the RNA molecule code for various amino acids How many nucleotides code for one amino acid?

Each nucleotide is made up of an organic base, a pentose sugar and a phosphate. Nucleotides can be arranged in various different orders and that order dictates which amino acid it codes for, three amino acids code for one nucleotide. Is this enough detail?


What is the relationship between proteins and DNA?

the DNA copies its base sequence into messenger RNA which carry the information to the transfer RNA which translates it into a sequence of Amino acids.


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.

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What specific amino acid that codes for part of a protein?

That MAY have happened 3.5 billion years ago ... but not today. DNA carries the codes for amino acid sequences. RNA transfers the codes. Ribosomes link the amino acids into proteins. Amino acids don't code for proteins, genes do. The base sequence in the genes codes for how the amino acids should be sequenced to make proteins.


How many amino acids will be in the polypeptide that is formed when uacguacguucaacu is translated?

Five. Each codon consists of a sequence of three nitrogen bases, and each codon codes for a specific amino acid, or a start or stop command.


Different enzymes are composed of different sequences of?

amino acids, which contribute to their unique structures and functions. The specific sequence of amino acids in an enzyme is determined by the gene that codes for it. Changes in the amino acid sequence can affect the enzyme's activity and specificity.


What is the order of amino acids in a protein?

The order of amino acids in a protein is determined by the sequence of nucleotides in the gene that codes for that protein. This sequence is transcribed into messenger RNA (mRNA) and then translated into a specific sequence of amino acids during protein synthesis.


Nucleotides are responsible for directing the addition of a particular amino acid to a polypeptide?

Essentially, yes. mRNA, which is made from nucleotides, have specific codons attached to them which codes for specific types of amino acids, which sort of guides the addition of amino acids to the polypeptide chain.


What does each codon code for?

Each codon codes for a specific amino acid, which is a building block of proteins. The sequence of codons in mRNA determines the sequence of amino acids in a protein. There are 64 possible codons, with 61 coding for amino acids and 3 serving as stop codons to signal the end of protein synthesis.


The codes for amino acids are called?

codons


How does Frameshift affect an organism?

frameshift is a type of genetic mutation.we all have nitrogenous bases present as triplet codons which codes for the 20 amino acids.3 specific bases codes for a specific amino acid.when any other base enters into this specific codon then there is a shift in the reading frame and the new codon formed doesn't transcribe to produce the same amino acid.this is also known as frame shift.


List the amino acids in the order they would appear in the polypeptide coded for by the mRNA?

The order of amino acids in a polypeptide is determined by the sequence of codons in the mRNA. The genetic code determines that specific codons correspond to specific amino acids. The mRNA is read in sets of three nucleotides (codons), each of which codes for an amino acid, resulting in the correct sequence of amino acids in the polypeptide.


What is the linear sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain is called?

The linear sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain is called the primary structure. It is determined by the specific order of amino acids in the chain, which is encoded by the sequence of nucleotides in the gene that codes for the protein.


Why is the sequence of amino acids significant in building proteins?

dna gives codes for 1 of20 amino acids. amino acids form chains and a complete chain is a protein.


How do amino acids specify codons?

Nucleutoides.