Q. 17.110 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

What are the possible codons for each of the following amino acids?
a. valine
b. arginine
c. histidine

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

Part(a) GTT, GTC, GTA, GTG are the possible codons for valine

Part(b) CGT, CGC, CGA, CGG, AGA, AGG are the possible codons for arginine

Part(c) CAT, CAC are the possible codons for histidine

Part(a) Step 1 : Given information

We need to find codons for valine.

Part(a) Step 2 : Simplify

A series of codons, which are three-base sequences that dictate the order of amino acids in a protein, make up the genetic code.
therefore, GTT, GTC, GTA, GTG are the possible codons for valine

Part(b) Step 1 : Given information

We need to find codons for arginine.

Part(b) Step 2 : Simplify

A series of codons, which are three-base sequences that dictate the order of amino acids in a protein, make up the genetic code.
therefore, CGT, CGC, CGA, CGG, AGA, AGG are the possible codons for arginine

Part(c) Step 1 : Given information

We need to find codons for histidine.

Part(c) Step 2 : Simplify

A series of codons, which are three-base sequences that dictate the order of amino acids in a protein, make up the genetic code.
therefore, CAT, CAC are the possible codons for histidine