Write the transcribed mRNA of a DNA strand with the base sequence GAT CAT ACT. What is the name and the specific role of the last codon of the transcribed mRNA is this case?

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Solution

The transcribed mRNA will be-
CUA GUA UGA.
The last coodn is known as the termination codon. Termination codons are also known as a nonsense codon. These stops the mRNA translation.

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