University Of Georgia

BCMB 3100

Unit 4 Quiz 3

1)Name the covalent posttranscriptional modification that is NOT present on eukaryotic mRNA.

2. __________splicing allows diversity in the proteins generated from a particular gene.

3. At least 15% of all genetic diseases are caused by mutations that affect RNA splicing.

4. What two amino acids are decoded by single codons?

5. The start signal for translation of mRNA for most organisms is:

6. Functional signals that define the beginning and end of protein synthesis are contained in:

7. A major determinant of translational accuracy is:

8. Eukaryotic and prokaryotic translation differs primarily at which step?