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Yolanda

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on: Jun 25, 2013
A particular triplet of bases in the template strand of DNA is 5' AGT 3'. The corresponding codon for the mRNA transcribed is
A) 3' UCA 5'.
B) 3' UGA 5'.
C) 5' TCA 3'.
D) 3' ACU 5'.
E) either UCA or TCA, depending on wobble in the first base.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2013
It's A. Have a nice day!


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Reply #2 on: Jul 5, 2013
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