Biology 2e
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Author: Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
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Chapter 15, Problem 15RQ
A scientist identifies a pre-mRNA with the following structure.
What is the predicted size of the corresponding mature mRNA in base pairs (bp), excluding the 5' cap and 3’ poly-A tail?
- 220bp
- 295bp
- 140bp
- 435bp
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Assume the following portion of an mRNA. Find a start signal, and
write the amino acid sequence that is coded for.
5'-GCCAUGUUUCCGAGUUAUCCCAAAGAUAAAAAAGAG 3'
For the following mRNA sequences, what is the amino acid sequence formed? Consult genetic code table for reference.
5' AGUCCGUAC 3'
5' AAUUGCUUC 3'
Identify the different regions of the mature mRNA by matching terms with regions.
regions are shown in the second image
terms:
poly-A-tail
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3'UTR
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