Which of the following is NOT true about the coding sequence: A) The coding sequence begins with a start codon. B) The coding sequence ends with a stop codon. C) The coding sequence is translated by the ribosome into an amino acid sequence. D) The longest ORF usually represents the correct coding sequence. E) Computer predictions identifying the coding sequence are more reliable than experimental verification.
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The start codon (AUG) marks the beginning of the coding sequence. B) The coding sequence ends with stop codon - This is also true. The stop codon (UAA, UAG, or UGA) marks the end of the coding sequence. Show more…
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