A portion of mRNA attached to a ribosome reads:
5' GACCAUUUUUGA 3'
In the polypeptide produced, what amino acid will be attached to the amino group of the histidine encoded by this mRNA?

Question

A portion of mRNA attached to a ribosome reads: 
5' GACCAUUUUUGA 3'
In the polypeptide produced, what amino acid will be attached to the amino group of the histidine encoded by this mRNA?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The mRNA sequence 5' GACCAUUUUUGA 3' translates to the amino acid sequence Asp-His-Phe-Stop. The amino acid attached to the amino group of histidine (His) in this sequence is aspartic acid (Asp).

A Portion of MRNA Attached to a Ribosome Reads