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mynx

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on: Aug 23, 2018
Which of the following is a definition of a codon?
 a. a complimentary pair of hydrogen bonded bases in RNA
  b. a sequence of three bases on RNA that directs incorporation of a specific amino acid into a protein
  c. a complex between DNA and RNA
  d. RNA found in the ribosome, the site in cells where synthesis of proteins takes place

Question 2

Which of the following is a definition of messenger RNA (mRNA)?
 a. RNA found in the ribosome, the site in cells where synthesis of proteins takes place
  b. RNA which carries a specific amino acid to the site of protein synthesis
  c. RNA which has coded genetic information
  d. RNA which signals cell death


cswans24

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Reply #1 on: Aug 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

c


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