CAIE A-Level Biology AS 6.2.2 Universal Genetic Code and Codons Questions
Explain how codons specify amino acids under the universal genetic code, using evidence from each question and mark scheme.
- Syllabus
- 2028–2030
- Course
- Biology 9700
- Level
- AS
Exam points
- Explain the universal genetic code and how codons specify amino acids.
CAIE A-Level Biology AS 6.2.2 Universal Genetic Code and Codons Questions question 1
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Cathelicidin LL-37 is a cell signalling compound that stimulates many different cells in humans. One role of cathelicidin LL-37 is stimulating the production of endothelial cells in the formation of capillaries during wound healing.
The genetic code is described as universal.
Explain why the genetic code is described as universal.
(genetic code) is the, same / similar, in all organisms AW
or
idea that each triplet codes for the same amino acid in all living organisms ;
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