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Identify the polarity from ‘X’ to ‘X\(^\prime\)’ in the mRNA segment shown. Mention how many more amino acids can be added to the polypeptide that is being translated and why.

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In protein synthesis, translation occurs in the 5\(\prime\) to 3\(\prime\) direction, and the number of amino acids is determined by the number of codons available for translation.
Updated On: Jan 13, 2026
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Solution and Explanation

Polarity: 5' to 3'. Number of amino acids: 4. Reason: Translation occurs in the 5' to 3' direction, and the segment's remaining codons can encode 4 amino acids.
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