What is the function of a nonsense codon?

  • A
    It releases the polypeptide chain from $tRNA$.
  • B
    It codes for an incorrect amino acid.
  • C
    It regulates protein synthesis by silencing the gene message.
  • D
    It converts sense $DNA$ into nonsense $DNA$.

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Match the codons given in column $I$ with their respective amino acids given in column $II$ and choose the correct answer.
Column $I$ (Codons)Column $II$ (Amino acids)
$(A)$ $UUU$$(I)$ Serine
$(B)$ $GGG$$(II)$ Methionine
$(C)$ $UCU$$(III)$ Phenylalanine
$(D)$ $CCC$$(IV)$ Glycine
$(E)$ $AUG$$(V)$ Proline

$(i)$ The codon is read in mRNA in a contiguous fashion. There are no punctuations.
(ii) Some amino acids are coded by more than one codon.
(iii) $UUU$ would code for phenylalanine.
(iv) $GAA$ is a stop terminator codon.
Comparing the above statements (i-iv),select the correct option marked with $T$ (True) and $F$ (False) with respect to the salient features of the genetic code.

Select the correct option regarding the genetic code of Glycine.

Codons of glycine are

The codon $CUA$ $CUA$ $CUA$ codes for which of the following amino acids?

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