Genetic Analysis: An Integrated Approach (3rd Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134605173
Author: Mark F. Sanders, John L. Bowman
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 8, Problem 28P
Assume that a mutation affects the gene for each of the following eukaryotic
a.
b. Some
c. Some
d. Some
e. Ribosomal
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A point mutation is a mutation that arises when one nucleotide in the genetic
sequence is substituted, added or deleted.
Two possible point mutations are given below:
Mutation A. Lysine is substituted for Leucine
Mutation B: Serine is substituted for Threonine
Which mutation is likely to be more serious? E Explain
Consider the mRNA base sequence 5' ACC CAC 3'. what dipeptide is coded for by this mRNA? *
A. Asparagine- Histidine
B. Lysine -Serine
C. Aspartic Acid - Histidine
D. Lysine-Glysine
Look at the following sequence, " THE FAT CAT ATE THE CAT" Remove the first "H" and regroup the letters in group of three. What type of mutation? *
A. Deletion-Frameshift
B. Insertion- frameshift
C. Substitution-Deletion
D. Substitution-Insertion
Which of the following types of RNA is involved in the transcription phase of protein synthesis? *
A. rRNA
B. tRNA
C. hnRNA
D. no correct response
A tRNA molecule has the anticodon 5' AAG 3', with which mRNA codon will this anticodon interact? *
A. 5' AAG 3
B. 5' CUU 3'
C. 3' GAA 5'…
Consider the mRNA base sequence 5' ACC CAC 3'. what dipeptide is coded for by this mRNA? *
A. Asparagine- Histidine
B. Lysine -Serine
C. Aspartic Acid - Histidine
D. Lysine-Glysine
Look at the following sequence, " THE FAT CAT ATE THE CAT" Remove the first "H" and regroup the letters in group of three. What type of mutation? *
A. Deletion-Frameshift
B. Insertion- frameshift
C. Substitution-Deletion
D. Substitution-Insertion
Which of the following types of RNA is involved in the transcription phase of protein synthesis? *
A. rRNA
B. tRNA
C. hnRNA
D. no correct response
A tRNA molecule has the anticodon 5' AAG 3', with which mRNA codon will this anticodon interact? *
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Chapter 8 Solutions
Genetic Analysis: An Integrated Approach (3rd Edition)
Ch. 8 - Prob. 1PCh. 8 - 8.2 In one to two sentences each, describe the...Ch. 8 - 8.3 Answer these questions concerning...Ch. 8 - 8.4 The diagram below shows a DNA duplex. The...Ch. 8 - The following is a portion of an mRNA sequence:...Ch. 8 - Compare and contrast the properties of DNA...Ch. 8 - The DNA sequences shown below are from the...Ch. 8 - Bacterial and eukaryotic gene transcripts can...Ch. 8 - Describe the two types of transcription...Ch. 8 - What is the role of enhancer sequences in...
Ch. 8 - Prob. 11PCh. 8 - Draw a bacterial promoter and label its consensus...Ch. 8 - For a eukaryotic gene whose transcription require...Ch. 8 - Three genes identified in the diagram as A, B and...Ch. 8 - Prob. 15PCh. 8 - 8.16 The segment of the bacterial gene involved in...Ch. 8 - Prob. 17PCh. 8 - Prob. 18PCh. 8 - 8.19 A DNA fragment from the end of the mouse...Ch. 8 - 8.20 Wild-type E. coli grow best at but can grow...Ch. 8 - A mutant strain of Salmonella bacteria carries a...Ch. 8 - 8.22 The human wild-type allele and a certain...Ch. 8 - Prob. 23PCh. 8 - A full-length eukaryotic gene is inserted into a...Ch. 8 - The accompanying illustration shows a portion of a...Ch. 8 - DNA footprint protection (described in Research...Ch. 8 - Suppose you have a 1-kb segment of cloned DNA that...Ch. 8 - Assume that a mutation affects the gene for each...Ch. 8 - 8.29 The DNA sequence below gives the first base...Ch. 8 - 8.30 Genomic DNA from a mouse is isolated,...Ch. 8 - 8.31 A portion of a human gene is isolated from...
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