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A polyribonucleotide was prepared from the tetranucleotide UAUC. When it was subjected to peptide-synthesizing conditions, the polypeptide, Tyr-Leu-Ser-Ile, was obtained. What is the codon for Ser?
  A)
  UAU
  B)
  AUC
  C)
  UCU
  D)
  CUA
  E)
  UUC

Question 2

A polynucleotide was made from the dinucleotide, UA. Based on the previous problem, only one amino acid can be identified. What is that amino acid?
  A)
  Ile
  B)
  Tyr
  C)
  Leu
  D)
  Ser
  E)
  none can be identified



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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

b





 

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