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Sequence Primary Base Code Structure Polypeptide Determines Amino

This flashcard explains how the sequence of base pairs in DNA dictates the order of amino acids, thereby determining the primary structure of a polypeptide chain.

Base sequence determines amino acid order, thus primary structure of a polypeptide.

Front Outline how the sequence of bases in DNA can code for the primary structure of a polypeptide chain.
Back How base sequence determines primary structure:
  • A sequence of 3 base pairs will code for one amino acid
  • Therefore the base pair sequence will determine the order of amino acids in protein synthesis and therefore determines the primary structure of a polypeptide

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