Define the term codon.

Definition

A sequence of three adjacent nucleotides in mRNA that codes for one amino acid is known as a codon.

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Chapter 4: Molecular Basis of Inheritance - Exercises [Page 92]

Chapter 4 Molecular Basis of Inheritance
Exercises | Q 2.7 (i) | Page 92

What is Anticodon?

Using a DNA template, synthesis of a new strand is carried out by which of the following enzyme?

From the following identify the INCORRECT match.

______ catalyzes polymerization in 5' → 3' direction during transcription.

What will be the sequence of bases in its transcript if the sequence of bases in the coding strand of a double stranded DNA is 5' - GTTCGAGTC-3'?

Select the INCORRECT statement - ______

Which one of the following is NOT a structural part of a transcription unit in DNA?

During taling process number of adenylate residues added at 3' end of hnRNA.

What is meant by the polarity of genetic code ?

During transcription, the DNA strand which acts as a template is called ___A___ strand and it has ___B___ polarity.