G. Aureliano has a mutation in the blue-shaded nucleotide in the TEMPLATE DNA sequence. Instead of a T, he has a G. 5' AAТCА ТААСТСАТTG 3' What type of mutation does he have? O Missense O Silent Nonsense Frameshift

Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)
11th Edition
ISBN:9781305251052
Author:Michael Cummings
Publisher:Michael Cummings
Chapter11: Genome Alterations: Mutation And Epigenetics
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 9QP: Define and compare the following types of nucleotide substitutions. Which is likely to cause the...
icon
Related questions
icon
Concept explainers
Question

9. 

H. State if/how Aureliano's mutation changes the amino acid sequence and describe the effect that change has, if any, on the protein.

 
G. Aureliano has a mutation in the blue-shaded nucleotide in the TEMPLATE DNA sequence. Instead of a T, he has a G.
5 AAТCА ТААСТСАТTG 3'
What type of mutation does he have?
O Missense
O Silent
Nonsense
Frameshift
Transcribed Image Text:G. Aureliano has a mutation in the blue-shaded nucleotide in the TEMPLATE DNA sequence. Instead of a T, he has a G. 5 AAТCА ТААСТСАТTG 3' What type of mutation does he have? O Missense O Silent Nonsense Frameshift
Expert Solution
Step 1

Introduction :-

A mutation is a change in our DNA sequence that happens as a result of errors in DNA copying or environmental influences such as UV light and cigarette smoke.Our DNA can alter or mutate in the sequence of bases, A, C, G, and T, over the course of our lives.

trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Proteins
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
Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Co…
Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Co…
Biology
ISBN:
9781305251052
Author:
Michael Cummings
Publisher:
Cengage Learning