Q 29E - Organic Chemistry (Mcmurry)

Question

Question: Draw the complete structure of the ribonucleotide codon UAC. For what amino acid does this sequence code?

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The structure of the ribonucleotide codon of UAC is:

The amino acid for the coded sequence is tyrosine.

Step 1: Definition of amino acids

An organic compound that contains amino and carboxylate −CO−2 functional groups, along with a side chain specific to each amino acid, is defined as amino acids.

Step 2: Explanations

In the mRNA, ribonucleotides are linked together with phosphodiester bonds. In the structure of UAC ribonucleotide, the phosphodiester can be seen between U and A, A and C. The chain starts from 5’ and ends at 3’

The amino acid for the given mRNA is tyrosine and could be identified by the table below.

The amino acid for the ribonucleotide codon of UAC is tyrosine.