All SAT II Biology E Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #33 : Dna, Rna, And Proteins
In RNA, three nucleotide bases together determine the amino acid that is added to the growing polypeptide chain during translation. This three base grouping is known as a(n) __________.
Possible Answers:
promoter
gene
operator
codon
polypeptide
Correct answer:
codon
Explanation:
The three base grouping in RNA that determines the amino acid created in translation is known as a codon. Gene refers to the region on DNA that codes for a given trait. Operators and promoters are also located on DNA, and act as regulatory elements.
Matthew
Certified Tutor
Certified Tutor
University of the State of New York, Associate in Nursing, Nursing (RN). University of the State of New York, Bachelor of Sc...
Nicole
Certified Tutor
Certified Tutor
College of St Benedict, Bachelor in Arts, Economics. University of South Florida-Main Campus, Master of Arts, Economics.
All SAT II Biology E Resources
Popular Subjects
Spanish Tutors in Chicago, SSAT Tutors in Phoenix, Math Tutors in San Francisco-Bay Area, English Tutors in Boston, Math Tutors in Washington DC, Computer Science Tutors in Seattle, SAT Tutors in Phoenix, ISEE Tutors in Seattle, Chemistry Tutors in San Francisco-Bay Area, LSAT Tutors in Houston
Popular Courses & Classes
ISEE Courses & Classes in San Francisco-Bay Area, ACT Courses & Classes in Phoenix, SSAT Courses & Classes in Denver, SSAT Courses & Classes in Philadelphia, Spanish Courses & Classes in Denver, GMAT Courses & Classes in Seattle, SSAT Courses & Classes in Los Angeles, GMAT Courses & Classes in Chicago, LSAT Courses & Classes in Washington DC, LSAT Courses & Classes in Seattle
Popular Test Prep
ISEE Test Prep in New York City, LSAT Test Prep in Dallas Fort Worth, ISEE Test Prep in Atlanta, SAT Test Prep in Houston, LSAT Test Prep in New York City, MCAT Test Prep in Houston, GRE Test Prep in San Francisco-Bay Area, ISEE Test Prep in Washington DC, LSAT Test Prep in Los Angeles, GMAT Test Prep in Chicago