How are amino acid sequences related to DNA?

1 Answer
Aug 21, 2017

Amino acid sequence of a protein is dictated by base sequences of nucleic acids (= DNA and RNA). Consequetive three bases (=codon) specify one amino acid.

Explanation:

To understand the concept begin with central dogma:

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Also note structure of DNA, RNA and proteins so that you could relate them functionally.

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