Answer to Question #72467 in Cell Biology for Lee

Question

Using the Codon table and the following DNA strand below, what is the prediction of the correct sequence of Amino Acids that would be produced? The Codon table I am suppose to use has the word "start" beside of the AUG listing.

5' T C A A A A G C T G C A 3'

Answer 1

The sequence of mRNA produced on the template of this strand is
5' UGCAGCUUUUGA 3'

The amino acid sequence is
Cys-Ser-Phe

Start codon is not present