Give differences : Codons and Anticodons
Give differences : Codons and Anticodons
| Codons | Anticodons |
| $(1)$ It is a sequence of three nucleotides, which codes for a particular amino acid. | $(1)$ An anticodon is a sequence of three nucleotides that is complementary to the codon of a particular amino acid. |
| $(2)$ It is found on $mRNA$ and decides the sequence of amino acid in a polypeptide. | $(2)$ It is found on $tRNA$ and recognises the codon on $mRNA$ during translation. |
Similar Questions
A sequence of how many nucleotides in messenger RNA makes a codon for an amino acid?
A sequence of how many nucleotides in messenger RNA makes a codon for an amino acid?
The function of $tRNA$ is
The function of $tRNA$ is
Describe $tRNA$ as adapter molecule.
Describe $tRNA$ as adapter molecule.
Initiation of polypeptide chain is through
Initiation of polypeptide chain is through
Select the incorrect statement(s).
$i.$ Six codons do not code for any amino acid.
$ii.$ Codon is read in $mRNA$ in a contiguous fashion.
$iii.$ Three codons function as stop codons.
$iv.$ The initiation codon $AUG$ codes for methionine.
Select the incorrect statement(s).
$i.$ Six codons do not code for any amino acid.
$ii.$ Codon is read in $mRNA$ in a contiguous fashion.
$iii.$ Three codons function as stop codons.
$iv.$ The initiation codon $AUG$ codes for methionine.