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Multiple Choice
Which amino acid is encoded by the codon ACG?
A
Threonine
B
Alanine
C
Serine
D
Glycine
Verified step by step guidance
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Understand that a codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that corresponds to a specific amino acid or stop signal during protein synthesis.
Recognize that the genetic code is a set of rules used by living cells to translate information encoded within genetic material (DNA or mRNA sequences) into proteins.
Identify the codon in question: ACG. This is a sequence of three nucleotides: Adenine (A), Cytosine (C), and Guanine (G).
Consult a codon table, which maps each of the 64 possible codons to their corresponding amino acids. Locate the codon ACG in the table.
Determine which amino acid is associated with the codon ACG by referencing the codon table. The codon ACG corresponds to the amino acid Threonine.