Prokaryotic Protein Synthesis Quiz

• The genetic code is universal and does not vary among different organisms.
• The genetic code consists of 20 codons that specify amino acids.
• The genetic code consists of 64 codons, with each codon specifying an amino acid. (correct)
• The genetic code is non-degenerate, with each codon specifying a unique amino acid.

• A substitution of one nucleotide that alters the reading frame.
• A substitution of one nucleotide that incorporates an alternative amino acid. (correct)
• A substitution of one nucleotide that results in early termination of the polypeptide.
• A substitution of one nucleotide that introduces a stop codon.

• A substitution of one nucleotide that incorporates an alternative amino acid.
• A substitution of one nucleotide that alters the reading frame.
• A substitution of one nucleotide that results in early termination of the polypeptide.
• A substitution of one nucleotide that introduces a stop codon. (correct)

<p>A point mutation that alters the reading frame by either deleting or inserting nucleotides. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers