Question

Identify the polarity from ‘X’ to ‘X\(^\prime\)’ in the mRNA segment shown. Mention how many more amino acids can be added to the polypeptide that is being translated and why.

Hint:

In protein synthesis, translation occurs in the 5\(\prime\) to 3\(\prime\) direction, and the number of amino acids is determined by the number of codons available for translation.

Answer 1

Polarity: 5\(\prime\) to 3\(\prime\). Number of amino acids: 4 amino acids. Reason: Translation proceeds in the 5\(\prime\) to 3\(\prime\) direction, and the remaining codons in the segment can accommodate 4 amino acids.