The enzyme polynucleotide phosphorylase randomly assembles nucleotides into a polynucleotide polymer.
1) You add polynucleotide phosphorylase to a solution of adenosine triphosphate and guanosine triphosphate. How many artificial mRNA 3 nucleotide codons would be possible?
A) 3
B) 4
C) 8
D) 16
E) 64
Answer: C
2) You add polynucleotide phosphorylase to a solution of ATP, GTP, and UTP. How many artificial mRNA 3 nucleotide codons would be possible?
A) 3
B) 6
C) 9
D) 27
E) 81
Answer: D