Genetic Code
Genetic Code: Overview
This topic covers concepts such as Genetic Code, Characteristics of Genetic Code, and Wobble Hypothesis.
Important Questions on Genetic Code
Which of the following is not a salient feature of genetic code?
Which of the following codon perform dual function?
Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched with regard to the codon and the amino acid coded by it?
During protein synthesis in an organism, at one point the process comes to a halt. Select the group of the three codons from the following, from which anyone of the three could bring about this halt.
Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched with regard to the codon and the amino acid coded by it?
Which one of the following codons codes for the same information as UGC?
Identify the correct statement from the following:
Which of the following is not an example for degenerate codon?
Which of the following is/are the salient feature(s) of genetic code?
The salient feature of genetic code is that the codon is a triplet. 3 codons do not code for any amino acids, hence they function as _____ codons.
Which of the following codes for methionine and also acts as an initiator codon?
Which among the following is a dual-purpose codon?
Which of the following is a stop codon?
Which of the following is responsible for the expression of a trait?
Read the following statements and according to that, choose the suitable terms for the characteristics of 'genetic code'.
(i) One codon codes for only one amino acid.
(ii) Some amino acids are coded by more than one codon.
(iii) The sequence of triplet nitrogenous bases in DNA or mRNA corresponds to one amino acid sequence in the polypeptide chain.
Which codon codes for methionine amino acid?
The amino acid coded by 3 codons is
Polypeptide chain in eukaryotes is initiated by codons coding for amino acid
