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  • DNA Transcription & Translation: Identifying the Resulting Amino Acid
    Here's how to figure out the amino acid produced from the DNA sequence CAT:

    1. Transcription:

    * DNA is transcribed into mRNA, which uses uracil (U) instead of thymine (T).

    * The complementary mRNA sequence for CAT would be GUA.

    2. Translation:

    * mRNA is translated into a protein sequence using the genetic code.

    * The codon GUA codes for the amino acid valine (Val).

    Therefore, the amino acid produced from the DNA sequence CAT is valine.

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