Basic Chemistry
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ISBN: 9780134878119
Author: Timberlake, Karen C. , William
Publisher: Pearson,
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Chapter 18, Problem 107CP
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Interpretation: We need to comprehend the corresponding section of mRNA to find out the amino acid sequence.
Concept Introduction: The molecule in living cells which carry codes from DNA in the nucleus to the ribosomes, which are the sites of protein synthesis in the cytoplasm are said to be messenger RNA or mRNA.
A codon represents the sequence of three DNA or RNA
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