Ch. 14 - Translation and Proteins
Chapter 14, Problem 8
Describe the central dogma of molecular genetics and how it serves as the basis of modern genetics.
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The α chain of eukaryotic hemoglobin is composed of 141 amino acids. What is the minimum number of nucleotides in an mRNA coding for this polypeptide chain?
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To carry out its role, each transfer RNA requires at least four specific recognition sites that must be inherent in its tertiary structure. What are they?
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