Fundamentals of Biochemistry: Life at the Molecular Level
Fundamentals of Biochemistry: Life at the Molecular Level
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ISBN: 9781118918401
Author: Donald Voet, Judith G. Voet, Charlotte W. Pratt
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 25, Problem 15E
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To draw: The 5BU-G base pair.

Concept introduction: A base analogue is a chemical which that has a similar structure of either a purine or a pyrimidine is called a base analogue. 5-Bromouracil (5BU) is the base analogue that has a similar structure to that of the pyrimidine thymine. Therefore, this structure replaces or substitutes thymine present in a DNA structure and pairs it with adenine. The enol form of 5-Bromouracil causes the tautomeric shift of 5-Bromouracil. This enol form pairs with the guanine base, rather than binding to the adenine.

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To explain: The type of mutation that results in the 5BU-G base pair.

Concept introduction: A base analogue is a chemical that has a similar structure of either a purine or a pyrimidine. 5-Bromouracil (5BU) is the base analogue that has a similar structure to that of the pyrimidine thymine. Therefore, this structure replaces or substitutes thymine present in a DNA structure and pairs with adenine. The enol form of 5-Bromouracil causes the tautomeric shift in 5-Bromouracil. This enol form pairs with the guanine base, rather than binding to the adenine.

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