Using the genetic code table, please answer the following questions: a) Transcri
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Using the genetic code table, please answer the following questions:
a) Transcribe and translate the following DNA. Label any nucleic acids with their 5’ and 3’ ends.
DNA 3’ TACATAACCATT 5’
b) Using the DNA sequence above, write a new DNA sequence from 3’ to 5’ that incorporates a silent mutation.
c) Using the DNA sequence above, write a new DNA sequence from 3’ to 5’ that incorporates a nonsense mutation.
d) Using the DNA sequence above, write a new DNA sequence from 3’ to 5’ that incorporates a missense mutation in the second amino acid.
Explanation / Answer
A- Upon transcription, we will get
5' AUGUAUUGGUAA 3'
Methionine- Tyrosine- Tryptophan- Stop codon
B- A silent mutation is a mutation in which upon mutation new codon translate same amino acid.
3' TAC ATG ACC ATT 5'
Methionine- Tyrosine- Tryptophan- Stop codon
C- A nonsense mutation leads to premature termination of translation
3' TAC ATT ACC ATT 5'
Methionine- Stop codon
D- Mis-sense mutation leads to translation of new amino acid.
3' TAC GTA ACC ATT 5'
Methionine- Histidine- Tryptophan- Stop codon
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