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Give an example of a codon having a dual function.

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Give an example of a codon having a dual function.

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AUG performs a dual function. It codes for methionine (Met) and works as an initiator codon.

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पाठ 5: Molecular Basis of Inheritance - TEST YOUR PROGRESS [पृष्ठ २७२]

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नूतन Biology [English] Class 12 ISC
पाठ 5 Molecular Basis of Inheritance
TEST YOUR PROGRESS | Q 38. | पृष्ठ २७२

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Differentiate between the genetic codes given below:
Degenerate and Initiator


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The mutations that involve addition, deletion or substitution of a single pair in a gene are referred to as ______.


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George Gamow suggested that each codon coding for an amino acid consists of ______


Genetic code is universal, it means ______


How many codons code for amino acid?


Statement I: The codon ‘AUG’ codes for methionine and phenylalanine.

Statement II: ‘AAA’ and ‘AAG’ both codons code for the amino acid lysine.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.


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The codon ‘AUG’ codes for methionine and phenylalanine.

Statement II:

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In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.


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Discuss the process of translation in detail.


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