What is the primary function of the genetic code?
To modify DNA
To replicate cells
To synthesize proteins
To enhance mutations
Answer
To synthesize proteins, the genetic code serves as a set of instructions. It translates the information encoded in DNA or RNA sequences into the amino acid sequences of proteins. Each codon, a sequence of three nucleotides, specifies a particular amino acid or signals the start or stop of protein synthesis. By decoding the genetic code, cells can produce the vast array of proteins necessary for their structure, function, and regulation.
Decoding the Genetic Code: The Marshall Warren Nirenberg Challenge
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