CAIE IGCSE Biology 17.1.5 Base Sequence Determines Amino Acids
Practise explaining how the order of bases in a gene determines the amino-acid sequence of a specific protein.
- Syllabus
- 2026–2028
- Course
- Biology 0610
Exam points
- state that the sequence of bases in a gene determines the amino-acid sequence
- apply the relationship to DNA or mRNA sequences shown in a question
- link a changed base sequence to a possible change in amino-acid sequence and protein
17.1.5—Sequence of bases in a gene determines question 1
Fig. 5.1 shows the stages involved in protein synthesis.
Fig. 5.1
State what determines the sequence of the amino acids in the protein that is produced.
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