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Multiple Choice
Which amino acid is encoded by the mRNA codon UUA?
A
Isoleucine
B
Leucine
C
Phenylalanine
D
Valine
Verified step by step guidance
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Understand that mRNA codons are sequences of three nucleotides that correspond to specific amino acids or stop signals during protein synthesis.
Recall the genetic code, which is a set of rules used by living cells to translate information encoded within genetic material (mRNA sequences) into proteins.
Identify the mRNA codon in question: UUA.
Consult a codon chart, which maps each of the 64 possible mRNA codons to their corresponding amino acids.
Locate the codon UUA on the chart and determine which amino acid it encodes. According to the genetic code, UUA corresponds to the amino acid Leucine.