Ribosomes And Protein Synthesis Worksheet Page 3
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The Genetic Code
The diagram below shows the mRNA codes that correspond to amino acids and stop codons.
Read the diagram from the center outwards. For example, the mRNA code UAC corresponds to
the amino acid tyrosine.
Follow the directions.
1. In the chart below the diagram, write the name of the amino acid that corresponds to each
mRNA code.
mRNA Code
Amino Acid
AAA
lysine
GCG
GAU
CAA
Answer the questions.
2. Which two mRNA codes correspond to histidine?
CAU & CAC
CAA & CUC
3. How many different mRNA codes correspond to arginine?
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4. How many different mRNA codes correspond to methionine?
193
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