Gene Translation and Wobble Phenomenon Quiz
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What is the term used for three consecutive nucleotides in mRNA?

  • Quartet
  • Doublet
  • Duplet
  • Triplet (correct)
  • How many possible combinations of three nucleotides are there in mRNA?

  • 16
  • 48
  • 64 (correct)
  • 32
  • What does each codon in mRNA specify?

  • Only one amino acid
  • Either one amino acid or a stop to the translation process (correct)
  • Multiple amino acids
  • Start of translation
  • What is the term used for the process of decoding an mRNA sequence into protein?

    <p>Translation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for some amino acids being specified by more than one triplet?

    <p>Redundancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of ensuring the accuracy of genetic translation?

    <p>Proofreading</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for the three-nucleotide sequence that specifies an amino acid or a stop signal in mRNA?

    <p>Codon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the phenomenon where some amino acids are specified by more than one triplet?

    <p>Redundancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the sites on mRNA where ribosomes bind to initiate translation?

    <p>Ribosome binding sites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the linear polymer of four different nucleotides in mRNA?

    <p>RNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

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