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: Using the codon given for each amino acid (Find the table yourself) write the base sequence of mRNA…

A: Transcription is a process of formation of transcript or RNA from DNA by the process of…

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: Aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase joins amino acids to their cognate trna. Briefly discuss the two reactions…

A: Aminoacylation is mechanism of attachment of amino acid to tRNA. Aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase joins…

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: About 98% of the E. coli genome codes for proteins, yet mRNA, the template for protein synthesis,…

A: In order for a gene to be converted into a functional protein, it has to undergo two processes…

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 reversion is a mutation that returns a mutant codon back to acodon that gives a wild-type…

A: A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence, either due to mistakes during DNA replication or because…

Q: If the DNA sequence that coded for a codon that was complimentary to the ANTICODON AAU underwent a…

A: A mutation may be a change within the sequence of DNA. Mutations can occur as a result of the term…

Q: About 98% of the E. coli genome codes for proteins, yet mRNA, the template for protein synthesis,…

A: RNA or ribonucleic acid is a polymer of ribonucleotides connected together via a phosphodiester…

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 the significance of the following statement: The functioning of the aminoacyl-tRNA…

A: DNA is the genetic material in most living organisms. It is the information hub of the cell that…

Q: What polypeptides would be formed from the sequence UCAATGGGGUUUAUAGCG… (there are bases after the…

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

Q: Please explain why it is useful that our RNA is read in codons. Imagine a hypothetical scenario…

A: DNA or Deoxyribonucleic Acid acts as a hereditary material of almost all biological entities (some…

Q: Choose a pentapeptied composed of five different amino acids.  List the five amino acids.…

A: mRNA strand is synthesized from the template strand of the DNA by transcription. This mRNA is…

Q: An anticodon on a TRNA has the sequence 3' UAC 5. What amino acid would it be charged with?

A: The tRNA is the transfer ribonucleic acid and it helps to decode the information present in the mRNA…

Q: A small section of a gene for a protein has the following nucleotide sequence: GCT AGC AAC CGC GGG…

A: A silent mutation is when a single base set gets swapped out on the DNA, but the mutated RNA…

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: 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: 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: The synthesis of a protein requires that the amino acids that constitute the growing polypeptide…

A: In the intricate dance of cellular processes, protein synthesis takes center stage, orchestrating…

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…

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.