AIIMS2019Botany-Genetics

AIIMS 2019 Botany Genetic Code MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

The genetic code of proline are :

A

CCC CCG CCU

B

CUU UCA CUG

C

GUU GUC GUG

D

GGU GUC GGA

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Proline is encoded by the codons CCA, CCG, CCU, and CCC in the genetic code, which are not represented in option B. Instead, option B lists CUU, UCA, and CUG, which correspond to leucine and serine, making it incorrect. Option A (CCC, CCG, CCU) correctly identifies the codons for proline, while options C and D contain codons for valine and glycine, respectively, further confirming their inaccuracy. Understanding the genetic code is essential for translating mRNA sequences into amino acids during protein synthesis.

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