[Campbell Biology P.390] According to Figure 17.6, which amino acid is specified by the mRNA... | Practice Question

According to Figure 17.6, which amino acid is specified by the mRNA codon GAU?

  • A: Valine (Val)
  • B: Aspartate (Asp)
  • C: Alanine (Ala)
  • D: Glutamic acid (Glu)

Explanation

Locating GAU in Figure 17.6: The first base is G left column , the second base is A top row , and the third base is U right column . The intersection of these three leads to 'Asp D ', which stands for Aspartate.