Using The Genetic Code
The Genetic Code What is the amino acid coded for by the following codon . . . AGU? Ser
The Genetic Code What is the amino acid coded for by the following codon . . . UAC? Tyr
The Genetic Code What is the amino acid coded for by the following codon . . . CCU? Pro
The Genetic Code What is the amino acid coded for by the following codon . . . AUG? Met
The Genetic Code What is the amino acid coded for by the following codon . . . GAA? Glu
Genetic Code: Examples Ex: ACU ALL organisms use the same genetic code to translate nucleic acid sequences into proteins. This strongly suggests that all life forms have a common ancestry.
Transcription & Translation DNA: mRNA: tRNA: Amino Acid: G C A T A C G G A C G U A U G C C U G C A U A C G G A Arg -Met -Pro
Protein Synthesis: Transcription & Translation Transcription occurs in the nucleus! Translation occurs in the cytoplasm!