Question

part of the oxytocin molecule. translation (cytoplasm) on ribosomes 1 - 2 - 3 cysteine - tyrosine - 1. how many amino acids make up this portion of the oxytocin molecule? 10 2. what is the purpose of the uaa codon?

Explanation:

Step1: Count amino - acids

There are 3 named amino - acids (Cysteine, Tyrosine and one unnamed in the sequence).

Step2: Identify UAA function

UAA is a stop codon in the genetic code, which halts protein synthesis.

Answer:

1. 3
2. It is a stop codon that signals the end of translation.