The genetic code
The 64 messenger RNA codons and what they code for, in the standard genetic code: 61 codons for 20 amino acids, 3 stop codons, and AUG, which starts translation. On the back, the synonymous codons.
- 64 cards
- 4 topics
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The outline, topic by topic
Each topic is weighted the way the exam weighs it.
- Starting with U
- Starting with C
- Starting with A
- Starting with G
A few cards from the deck
What does the codon UUU code for?
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Phenylalanine (Phe)
Same meaning: UUC.
What does the codon CUU code for?
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Leucine (Leu)
Same meaning: UUA, UUG, CUC, CUA, CUG.
What does the codon AUU code for?
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Isoleucine (Ile)
Same meaning: AUC, AUA.
What does the codon GUU code for?
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Valine (Val)
Same meaning: GUC, GUA, GUG.
What does the codon UUC code for?
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Phenylalanine (Phe)
Same meaning: UUU.
What does the codon CUC code for?
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Leucine (Leu)
Same meaning: UUA, UUG, CUU, CUA, CUG.