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Genetic Code: Degeneracy and Universality | Protein

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Subject-Matter of Genetic Code 2. Degeneracy of Genetic Code 3. Universality of the Genetic Code. Subject-Matter of Genetic Code: The information stored in DNA is in the form of code. DNA contains 4 bases, A, T, G and C, whereas, proteins are made of 20 different amino acids. Therefore, the genetic code [...]

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Steps Involved in Mechanism of Protein Synthesis

The following points highlight the three main steps involved in mechanism of protein synthesis. The steps are: 1. Initiation of Protein Synthesis 2. Elongation of Polypeptide 3. Termination of Protein Synthesis. Mechanism of Protein Synthesis: Step # 1. Initiation of Protein Synthesis: (i) Amino Acid Activation: The amino acid (AA) is activated by the enzyme "aminoacylsynthetase", and energy is provided [...]

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Nucleic Acids: Meaning and Structure | Macromolecules

In this article we will discuss about the meaning and structure of nucleic acids. Meaning of Nucleic Acids: Nucleic acids are a long chain polymers of nucleotides which are joined together by means of phosphodiester linkages. In phosphodiester bonds, one phosphoric acid molecule forms bonds with the 3' carbon of one pentose molecule as well as with the 5' carbon [...]

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