Question

Assume that an mRNA molecule is made beginning complementary to this DNA sequence: 5'-CCGTACTGCATGCCG-3'. The second codon (counting the start codon as the first codon) directs incorporation of which amino acid in the polypeptide:_________

Answer 1

Tyrosine (Y)

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the standard genetic code, the codon TAC (i.e., UAC in the messenger RNA) is read in the 5' - 3' direction to synthesize tyrosine