5 Questions
Which of the following is true about the genetic code?
The genetic code consists of 64 codons, with each codon specifying an amino acid.
What is the result of a missense mutation?
A substitution of one nucleotide that incorporates an alternative amino acid.
What is the result of a nonsense mutation?
A substitution of one nucleotide that introduces a stop codon.
What is a frameshift mutation?
A point mutation that alters the reading frame by either deleting or inserting nucleotides.
What are the three roles of RNA in translation?
All of the above.
Test your knowledge on translation, the genetic code, and protein synthesis in prokaryotes with this quiz. Explore topics such as initiation, elongation, and termination, as well as the degeneracy of the genetic code and single nucleotide mutations. Challenge yourself to understand concepts like missense mutations and open reading frames.
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