Question
Differentiate between codons and anticodons.
✓
Answer
| S. No. |
Codons
|
Anticodons
|
| 1. |
It is a sequence of three nucleotides, which codes for a particular amino acid.
|
An anticodon is a sequence of three nucleotides that is complementary to the codon of a particular amino acid.
|
| 2. |
It is found on mRNA and decides the sequence of amino acid in a polypeptide.
|
It is found on tRNA and recognises the codon on mRNA during translation.
|
Need a full question paper?
Generate a complete, print-ready paper with questions like this in minutes — across 16+ boards, with answer keys.
Explore more
Similar questions
Write the use of the following in biotechnology.
Bioreactor.
Bioreactor.
Describe the lactational amenorrhea method of birth control.
Define homologous organ. Give one example of an organ homologous to hand of man.
Draw a labelled diagram of:
- An apocarpous pistil and.
- A syncarpous pistil. Name an example for each.
Study the figure given below and answer the questions:
- How does the repressor molecule get inactivated?
- When does the transcription of lac mRNA stop?
- Name the enzyme transcribed by the gene ‘Z’.
How has mutation breeding helped in improving the production of mung bean crop?
What is diapause and its significance?
Differentiate between Repetitive DNA and Satellite DNA.
Name a disorder, give the karyotype and write the symptoms where a human male suffers as a result of an additional X–chromosome.
Differentiate between rDNA and cDNA.