Question

Translating the Code

Directions:

Below is a DNA coding sequence that codes for the protein oxytocin. Complete the mRNA strand following rules of complementarity. Then, determine the amino acid that is coded for using the chart.


DNA Coding Strand

mRNA

Amino acid


A

C

A

A

T

G

T

A

G

G

T

T

T

T

A

T

C

G

C

C

C

G

A

A

C

C

T

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

all the other would be the same for mRNA but the T would be a U

example:

DNA: AGTGC

mRNA: AGUGC