Question

A particular triplet of bases in the template strand of DNA is AGT. The corresponding codon for the mRNA transcribed is a. TCA. b. either UCA or TCA, depending on wobble in the first base c. UGA. d. AGT. e. ACU.

Answer 1

Answer:

ACU

Explanation:

• When the DNA is transcribed into mRNA, the mRNA bears the corresponding complementary base pair of the template strand onto itself.
• The complementary base pair of A is T and of G is C and vice versa.
• However, in the case of mRNA, uracil is present in place of thymine and thus, the corresponding base pair of A is U instead of T.
• Therefore, when AGT is transcribed, the codon on the mRNA would as follows :

       A ----> U

       G-----> C

        T-----> A

       That is , UCA or we can also write it as ACU .