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When provided with a sequence of bases in one segment of mRNA, the Universal Genetic Code Chart is used to
A)directly identify the DNA from an animal cell
B)determine the sequence of amino acids in a protein
C)change the RNA sequence of a protein into DNA
D)identify the specific mutations in the genetic material in a cell

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Answer: Option B) determine the sequence of amino acids in a protein

Explanation:

The messenger RNA (mRNA) molecule carries a seqence of bases that is complimentary to the template strand of DNA.

Hence, instead of thymine, uracil nucleotides exists in the mRNA molecule; while the mRNA is transcribed to the corresponding amino acids.

For instance: a template strand of ACC CGG is transcibed as UGG GCC on mRNA, and translated to an amino acid sequence of Tryptophan and Alanine.

mRNA or the messenger RNA molecule carries the blueprint of the DNA to the ribosomes. Ribosomes are the cell's protein-making factory.

The universal genetic code chart is used to determine the sequence of amino acids in a protein.

What is the function of mRNA?

  • mRNA is a messenger molecule, which carries the genetic information complementary to the template strand of the DNA.

  • In mRNA, in place of thymine, uracil is present. For example, the sequence of GGU is complementary to CCT.

  • The universal genetic code chart is the set of instructions that cells use to translate the information present in the DNA to the RNA to make proteins. The chart is used to determine the sequence of amino acids.

Thus, the correct answer is Option B.

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