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3 bases are needed to specify an mRNA codon.

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Number of bases in mRNA code that specify one amino acid molecule?

There are three bases in mRNA, known as a codon, that specify one amino acid molecule. This is because each codon corresponds to a specific amino acid in the genetic code.


What are the bases on the mRNA strands are called?

A 3-base sequence of nitrogen bases on a molecule of mRNA is called a codon.


What is the name for a series of 3 nucleic acid bases contained on mRNA?

The name of a series of 3 nucleic acids bases on the tRNA is called anticodon. The name for a series of 3 nucleic acid bases contained on mRNA is called codon.


What group of three nitrogenous bases in DNA or mRNA that code for one amino acid?

A codon in DNA or mRNA is a group of three nitrogenous bases that encode for one specific amino acid. The sequence of codons in the mRNA is read during translation to determine the amino acid sequence of a protein.


A certain protein is made up of 100 amino acids What is the smallest number of bases in the messenger RNA molecule that is needed to carry the code for the synthesis of this protein?

The smallest number of bases needed would be 300 bases, as each amino acid is coded for by a sequence of three bases (codon) in mRNA. Therefore, 100 amino acids x 3 bases per codon = 300 bases in the mRNA molecule to code for the protein.


How many bases are in an anti-codon?

3 bases make up an anti-codon, 3 bases also make up a codon


Does a codon consist of four nucleotides?

No, a codon is a triplet of mRNA bases that specifies a particular amino acid.


What are the three bases on one strand of DNA or mRNA called?

codon


If an mRNA is made up of 60 bases how many codons does it contain and how many amino acid does it code for?

A codon is exactly three bases long, so an mRNA strand with 60 bases would contain 20 codons. The first codon will encode for methionine (this is called the "start" codon) and the last codon will be a "stop" codon, which does not encode for an amino acid. Thus, an mRNA strand of 60 bases will code for 19 amino acids. Keep in mind, it is possible for a stop codon to be anywhere on the mRNA strand, and when a stop codon reaches the ribosome, translation must stop. For example, if an mRNA strand contained 30 codons, and the 15th were a stop codon, the mRNA would only code for 14 amino acids and then be done. The other 15 codons would go untranslated.


How many nitrogenous bases are found in a anticodon?

3. The opposite three that are located on the codon of an mRNA strand.eg.If mRNA reads CAG UCG AGU Three codonsThen tRNA GUC AGC UCA Three Antiocodons each containing three nitrogenous bases.


Which amino corresponds to these bases of mRna has the bases adenine-cytosine-uracil?

The mRNA sequence with the bases adenine (A), cytosine (C), and uracil (U) corresponds to the codon ACU. This codon translates to the amino acid threonine. In the genetic code, each set of three nucleotide bases (codon) corresponds to a specific amino acid.


The three bases on the tRNA molecule that are complementary to one of the mRNA codons are called the?

putos - what in the hell is putos? it sounds NASTY