19. Endorphins are polypeptides that reduce pain. What is the amino acid order for the following mRNA, which codes for a pentapeptide that is an endorphin called leu- enkephalin? 5'AUG UAC |GGU | GGA UUU | CUA | UAA3'

19. Endorphins are polypeptides that reduce pain. What is the amino acid order for the following mRNA, which codes for a pentapeptide that is an endorphin called leu- enkephalin? 5'AUG UAC |GGU | GGA UUU | CUA | UAA3'

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19. Endorphins are polypeptides that reduce pain. What is the amino acid order for the
following mRNA, which codes for a pentapeptide that is an endorphin called leu-
enkephalin?
5'AUG UAC |GGU | GGA UUU | CUA| UAA3'

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