coding strand A mutated sequence of DNA CA C GA AT TAGAT GG 5' 3, 5' C T AT GT G C T TA ATC TAC C 3'-GATA template strand - - This DNA sequence is being transcribed by an RNA polymerase (currently reading the red square). A premature stop codon mutation in an individual's DNA is indicated in blue. What will the RNA polymerase do when it reaches the nucleotides encoding for the premature stop codon? It will A. Stop when it reaches the first nucleotide of the premature stop codon. B. Stop when it reaches the last nucleotide of the premature stop codon. C. Not be affected by this base change and will continue to read through the change in the DNA.

Biochemistry
6th Edition
ISBN:9781305577206
Author:Reginald H. Garrett, Charles M. Grisham
Publisher:Reginald H. Garrett, Charles M. Grisham
Chapter29: Transcription And The Regulation Of Gene Expression
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 17P
icon
Related questions
Topic Video
Question

Genetics

coding strand
A mutated sequence of DNA
3'
5' C T AT GT G CTTA A T C TAC C
3'- GATA CA C GA AT TAGA TG G
template strand
-
5'
This DNA sequence is being transcribed by an RNA polymerase (currently
reading the red square). A premature stop codon mutation in an individual's
DNA is indicated in blue. What will the RNA polymerase do when it reaches
the nucleotides encoding for the premature stop codon? It will
A. Stop when it reaches the first nucleotide of the premature stop codon.
B. Stop when it reaches the last nucleotide of the premature stop codon.
C. Not be affected by this base change and will continue to read through
the change in the DNA.
Transcribed Image Text:coding strand A mutated sequence of DNA 3' 5' C T AT GT G CTTA A T C TAC C 3'- GATA CA C GA AT TAGA TG G template strand - 5' This DNA sequence is being transcribed by an RNA polymerase (currently reading the red square). A premature stop codon mutation in an individual's DNA is indicated in blue. What will the RNA polymerase do when it reaches the nucleotides encoding for the premature stop codon? It will A. Stop when it reaches the first nucleotide of the premature stop codon. B. Stop when it reaches the last nucleotide of the premature stop codon. C. Not be affected by this base change and will continue to read through the change in the DNA.
Expert Solution
steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Gene expression
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Biochemistry
Biochemistry
Biochemistry
ISBN:
9781305577206
Author:
Reginald H. Garrett, Charles M. Grisham
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Co…
Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Co…
Biology
ISBN:
9781305251052
Author:
Michael Cummings
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap…
Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap…
Biology
ISBN:
9781337408332
Author:
Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr
Publisher:
Cengage Learning