Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321809246
ISBN 13: 978-0-32180-924-7

Chapter 21 - Sections 21.1-21.7 - Exercises - Cumulative Problems - Page 1031: 73

Answer

A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides with their associated bases. A nucleotide is a combination of a sugar group, a phosphate group, and a base. A codon codes for a specific amino acid. A gene is a sequence of codons that codes for a specific protein.

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A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides with their associated bases. A nucleotide is a combination of a sugar group, a phosphate group, and a base. A codon codes for a specific amino acid. A gene is a sequence of codons that codes for a specific protein.
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