Multiple choice

How many frames of translation does the translate tool at ExPASy provide?

  1. Three

  2. Four

  3. Five

  4. Six

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Six reading frames is correct because DNA can be translated in three forward frames (starting at positions 1, 2, 3) and three reverse frames on the complementary strand. The ExPASy translate tool provides all six frames for comprehensive analysis.