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Some amino acids are coded by more than one codon hence the code is :

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  2. Gene which is responsible for the synthesis of a polypeptide chain is ...

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  3. The peptide bonds are present between :

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  4. The sequence of structural gene in lac operon concept is :

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  5. A phenomenon where the third base of t-RNA at its 5 end can pair with...

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  6. Translation is the synthesis of

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  7. Fill in the blanks: Operon concept was given by .

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  8. Complete sequence of amino acids in ..... Was proposed by Sanger. (in...

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  9. When more than one codon codes for same amino acid, it is called ........

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  10. The termination factor that recognises the termination codon UAG is .....

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  11. The enzyme that removes formyl group from the first amino acid methion...

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  12. Some amino acids are coded by more than one codon hence the code is :

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  13. What type of RNAs do carry amino acids to the site of protein synthesi...

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  16. Correct the sentences in each bit without changing the underlined word...

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  17. Correct the sentences in each bit without changing the underlined word...

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  18. UAG is .. …....... codon.

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  19. The gene which becomes active due to the presence of specific substanc...

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  20. To identify criminals DNA." ......... ...... is done.

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