Molecular Basis Of Inheritance Question 35
Question: Genetic codes are
Options:
A) Similar in mtDNA, virusus, bacteria and eukaryotes
B) Different in viruses and bacteria
C) Different in mtDNA
D) Different in mtDNA and bacteria
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Genetic codes are different in mt DNA i.e., AGG and AGA code for arginine but function as stop signals in human mitochondrion.
UGA, a termination codon, corresponds to cryptophan while AUA (codon for isoleucine) denotes methionine in human mitochondria.
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