THE MOLECULAR BASIS OF INHERITANCE
DNA MAKES RNA MAKES PROTEIN
Question
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Which of the correct mRNA codon for Lysine? (Use your chart)
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AAG
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AAU
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AAC
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ACG
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The amino acid the mRNA codon AAG codes for is Lysine. It is used in the biosynthesis of proteins. It contains an alpha amino group along with alpha carboxylic group and a side chain lysyl.
Detailed explanation-2: -AAT and AAC code for asparagine (N), AAG for lysine (K), and AAA for either lysine or asparagine, as shown in parentheses.
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