Ribosomes And Protein Synthesis Worksheet Page 2
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Understanding
Two-Column Table
A two-column table is a way to take notes about what you have read.
Complete the table with the main idea of each section. The first one has been done for you.
Section Heading
Main Idea
The Genetic Code
The genetic code is read three “letters” at a
time. Each “word” is three bases long and
corresponds to a single amino acid.
The Genetic Code
A codon is a group of three nucleotide bases in messenger RNA. Each codon corresponds to one
amino acid.
Follow the directions.
1. Circle each codon in the diagram of RNA below.
A
U
G
U
C
G
A
A
C
Answer the questions. Circle the letter of the correct answer.
2. What is a polypeptide?
A. a chain of amino acids
B. a chain of enzymes
3. What does the letter A stand for in the genetic code?
A. amino acid
B. adenine
4. Can a codon contain two of the same nucleotide bases?
A. yes
B. no
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