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What is the triplet code on mrna called?

The triplet code on mRNA is known as a codon. Each codon consists of three nucleotides and corresponds to a specific amino acid or a signal for protein synthesis to start or stop.


What does the triplet code tell us?

The triplet code, also known as the genetic code, tells us how the sequence of nucleotides in DNA corresponds to specific amino acids in protein synthesis. Each set of three nucleotides (codon) encodes for a specific amino acid or serves as a signal for the start or stop of protein synthesis.


A codon is a triplet base sequence in?

DNA


Who did Francis Crick work with on proving that a triplet code was used in reading genetic material?

Francis Crick worked with his colleague Sydney Brenner to demonstrate that a triplet code was used in reading genetic material, which led to the discovery of how sequences of three nucleotides in DNA encode for specific amino acids in proteins. This groundbreaking research laid the foundation for our current understanding of how genetic information is translated into proteins.


What does it mean to say that the genetic code is triplet?

Prior to understanding the details of transcription and translation, geneticists predicted that DNA could encode amino acids only if a code of at least three nucleotides was used. The logic is that the nucleotide code must be able to specify the placement of 20 amino acids. Since there are only four nucleotides, a code of single nucleotides would only represent four amino acids, such that A, C, G and U could be translated to encode amino acids. A doublet code could code for 16 amino acids (4 x 4). A triplet code could make a genetic code for 64 different combinations (4 X 4 X 4) genetic code and provide plenty of information in the DNA molecule to specify the placement of all 20 amino acids. When experiments were performed to crack the genetic code it was found to be a code that was triplet. These three letter codes of nucleotides (AUG, AAA, etc.) are called codons. The genetic code only needed to be cracked once because it is universal (with some rare exceptions). That means all organisms use the same codons to specify the placement of each of the 20 amino acids in protein formation. A codon table can therefore be constructed and any coding region of nucleotides read to determine the amino acid sequence of the protein encoded. A look at the genetic code in the codon table below reveals that the code is redundant meaning many of the amino acids can be coded by four or six possible codons. The amino acid sequence of proteins from all types of organisms is usually determined by sequencing the gene that encodes the protein and then reading the genetic code from the DNA sequence.

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When do you type the triplet cheat code in on sims 2?

There is no triplet cheat code. The twins cheat code is "forcetwins".


What are the three nucleotides that together specify one amino acid?

TRIPLET CODE


What are three nucleotides that together specify one amino acid?

TRIPLET CODE


Which triplet in DNA codes for glutamate?

GAA and GAG code for Glutamic Acid.


What is the triplet code on mrna called?

The triplet code on mRNA is known as a codon. Each codon consists of three nucleotides and corresponds to a specific amino acid or a signal for protein synthesis to start or stop.


The triplet code means that 64 codons translate into only 20 amino acids. What are the additional 44 codons used for?

The triplet code means that 64 codons translate into only 20 amino acids. The additional 44 codons are not used for anything, but they are rather a redundancy in the code.


Whats the Significance of the triplet code?

The triplet code, also known as the genetic code, is the set of three-nucleotide sequences (codons) in DNA and RNA that corresponds to specific amino acids in protein synthesis. It is significant because it provides the instructions for constructing proteins, which are essential for the structure and function of living organisms. The triplet code is universal across all forms of life, allowing for the transfer of genetic information and the ability to study and understand genetic processes.


All triplet combinations of U C A and G except four code for amino acids What do these four code for?

Start and stop codons


What does the triplet code tell us?

The triplet code, also known as the genetic code, tells us how the sequence of nucleotides in DNA corresponds to specific amino acids in protein synthesis. Each set of three nucleotides (codon) encodes for a specific amino acid or serves as a signal for the start or stop of protein synthesis.


What are the Genetic codes contain?

The genetic code is carried in the DNA on the chromosomes.


What is a triplet of nucleotides that is the code for one amino acid?

I don't understand your question. mRNA does not have triplets. Did you mean codon? Triplet refers to DNA, codon to mRNA.


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