What can be said about mitochondria and its genetic code?
Select all that apply.
Mitochondria are unable to synthesize proteins using their genetic code.
Mitochondrial proteins are made up of entirely different amino acids.
The mitochondrial genetic code varies slightly from the standard genetic code.
Mitochondria interpret some codons differently than the standard genetic code.
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mitochondria interpret some codons differently than the standard genetic code.
the mitochondrial genetic code varies slightly from the standard genetic code.
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i can tell you rn "mitochondrial proteins are made up of entirely different amino acids" is not correct
To determine the correct answer, we need to examine each statement individually:
1. Mitochondria are unable to synthesize proteins using their genetic code.
This statement is incorrect. Mitochondria have their own genetic code and are capable of synthesizing proteins using it.
2. Mitochondrial proteins are made up of entirely different amino acids.
This statement is incorrect. The amino acids used in mitochondrial proteins are the same as those used in proteins synthesized in the rest of the cell.
3. The mitochondrial genetic code varies slightly from the standard genetic code.
This statement is correct. While the majority of the mitochondrial genetic code is the same as the standard genetic code, there are a few differences. For example, certain codons that specify amino acids in the standard genetic code may specify a different amino acid in the mitochondrial genetic code.
4. Mitochondria interpret some codons differently than the standard genetic code.
This statement is correct and is related to the previous statement. Some codons in the mitochondrial genetic code have different interpretations compared to the standard genetic code. This means that the same codon can potentially specify a different amino acid when translated by the mitochondria.
So, the correct answers are:
- The mitochondrial genetic code varies slightly from the standard genetic code.
- Mitochondria interpret some codons differently than the standard genetic code.