Give two reasons why a point mutation in the codon for methionine (Met) would likely be more serious that a point mutation in the codon for serine (Ser). Explain your answer.

Q: Determine whether this statement is true or false: Aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase covalently links the…

A: Transfer RNA, often known by the acronym tRNA and formerly known as soluble RNA (sRNA), is an…

Q: Explain why the translation of a given mRNA can be inhibited by a segment of its complementary…

A: A mechanism of reading and decoding the nucleotide sequences of messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA)…

Q: Use the codon chart to determine the following RNA strand in amino acids (Remember to write it the…

A: Each codon is made up of three nucleotides, each of which corresponds to a single amino acid. The…

Q: Explain how it is possible that some tRNA molecules recognize more than one codon

A: Introduction: The process of translation involves the synthesis of the polypeptide chain with the…

Q: An RNA polymer is made by using the enzyme polynucleotide phosphorylase with equal quantities of CTP…

A: Answer : glycine, proline, alanine, arginine,  The possible codons can be  CCG CGC GCC GGC GCG CGG

Q: A small section of a gene for a protein has the following nucleotide sequence: TAT CTG GCT GTC CAA…

A: Mutation is defined as the sudden and permanent change in the nucleotide sequence of DNA.  Missense…

Q: Look up a standard genetic code table, how many codons will be recognized by tRNA charged by…

A: Introduction A gene can be defined as sequence of bases that encodes a functional protein molecule.…

Q: In RNA, an atypical base pair is able to form between guanine and uracil. This base pair allows a…

A: Introduction A Base Pair Is Made Up Of Two Chemical Bases That Are Bound Together To Form A "rung Of…

Q: A shortened version (apo B-48) of apolipoprotein B is formed by the intestine, whereas the…

A: Chylomicrons are a type of lipoprotein particles made up of phospholipids, cholesterol, proteins,…

Q: The following RNA sequence represents a small messenger which can be translated in a prokaryotic…

A: The first step in translating an RNA sequence into a protein is to divide the sequence into codons,…

Q: A gene contains the sequence GGCTAAC. What is the sequence of the MRNA transcribed from this strand…

A: The method of producing an RNA copy of a gene sequence is known as transcription. This duplicate,…

Q: Consider the following wild-type double-stranded DNA sequence: 5' TATGAA AGT3 non-transcribed strand…

A: A gene mutation that results from the substitution of one base pair of another. TATGAAAGT non…

Q: Use the table below to help you answer the following question. THE CODON TABLE FIRST POSITION SECOND…

A: Ans- Tyrosine was replaced with cysteine.

Q: explain why a mutation in the dna nucleotide sequence that corresponds to the 3rd nitrogen base in…

A: A mutation is a change that occurs in our DNA sequence, either due to mistakes when the DNA is…

Q: 9) In another mutation from the original wild-type sequence, the bolded G in the middle of the…

A: The DNA is transformed into proteins through the process of transcription and translation.  The…

Q: Below is a diagram of charged tRNAs in the active site of the ribosome during translation of the…

A: Translation is the process of synthesis of protein. It takes place in the cytoplasm.

Q: Sickle-cell disease is caused by a so-called point mutation in the humanβ-globin gene. A point…

A: Two b-globin polypeptides combine with two a-globin polypeptides (encoded by another gene family)…

Q: What is the significance (or function) of tRNA in protein synthesis? In other words, explain why…

A: transfer RNA or t RNA is a small RNA molecule that participates in the protein synthesis. each t RNA…

Q: In how many cases in the genetic code would it NOT be possible to know the amino acid specified by a…

A: DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid is a double-helical molecule consisting of two polynucleotide chains.…

Q: During planetary exploration a new life form is discovered which has a DNA genome containing 6…

A: A genetic code is defined as the blueprint for the synthesis of proteins. Normally, three nucleotide…

Q: Which of the following mRNA codons could be changed to a stop codon by a single base pair…

A: A codon consists of three-nucleotides (A, G, C, or U) of RNA and carries the genetic information.…

Q: Look at the codon "UUU" in the codon chart. If the 3rd nucleotide (3rd Uracil) was mutated to a "C"…

A: The genetic code is triplet code called codon.The genetic code is degenerate meaning that given…

Q: A small section of a gene for a protein has the following nucleotide sequence: GGC TCG GTA ACA TAC…

A: Mutation: Normal DNA contains a particular sequence of DNA. If the sequence of DNA is changed due to…

Q: If a mutation changed the start codon into a stop codon, would this mutation affect the length of…

A: Mutations are the changes in the base sequences of the nucleotides in a gene. They are known as gene…

Q: result

A: Transition mutation is nothing but the replacement of one purine nucleotide with other and one…

Q: Most proteins have more leucine than histidine residues, but more histidine than tryptophan…

A: A genetic code is a set of three nucleotides.

Q: Determine which amino acid is formed from the following mRNA codon: GUA.     a aspartic acid b…

A: Introduction :- Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. The building blocks of life are…

Q: Use this mRNA coding sequence as your starting point. This sequence begins with a start codon and…

A: A frameshift mutation in a gene is when nucleotide bases are added or removed in increments that are…

Q: Listed below are five amino acids. Use the genetic code to determine the exact codon for each amino…

A: Transition refers to a point mutation that changes a purine nucleotide to another purine or a…

Q: The figure below shows a ribosome in the process of translating an mRNA with a sequence:…

A: Translation is a process in which a single stranded RNA sequence formed at the end of transcription…

Q: During planetary exploration a new life form is discovered which has a DNA genome containing 6…

A: Hereditary qualities is a part of science related to the investigation of genes, hereditary variety,…

Q: UCAAUGGGGUUUAUAGCG… (there are bases after the last G but we don’t know what they are so there may…

A: Ribonucleic acid (RNA) is a nucleic acid found in both the nucleus and cytoplasm. It can be genetic…

Q: Write all possible codons recognized by each of the given anticodons. An anticodon strand reads…

A: Anticodon is a sequence of three nucleotides found on one arm of the transfer RNA, also known as the…

Q: Describe two special reaction sites on the tRNA

A: Full name of tRNA is transfer RNA. It acts as the supplier of amino acid to ribosome at the time of…

Mitochondrial Mutations

A mitochondrion is a cellular organelle that serves as the site for cellular respiration and energy production (ATP or Adenosine Triphosphate). It is a double-membrane-bound organelle and is only present in eukaryotic cells.