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The function of non-sense codons is-...

The function of non-sense codons is-

A

To release polypeptide chain from t-RNA

B

To form an unspecified amino acid

C

To terminate the message of a gene controlled protein synthesis

D

To convert a sense DNA into non sense DNA

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  9. During translation initiation in prokaryotes, a GTP molecule is needed...

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  10. Degeneration of a genetic code is attributed to the :

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  11. A sequence of how many nucleotides in messenger RNA makes a condon for...

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  12. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched with regard to t...

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  13. A strand of DNA has following base sequence 3'-AAAAGTFACTAGTGA-5' On t...

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  20. The first codon discovered by Nirenberg and Matthei was :

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