18. The DNA sequence M, shown below, is the sense strand form a coding region known to be a mutational "hot spot"for a gene . It encodes for amino acids 21-25. Given the egenetic amino acids codes: CCC=Proline/ GCC= Alanine/ TTC=Phynelalanine/ TAG=stop. Which of the following sequences is a frame shift mutation that cause termination of the encoded protein? 5'-CCC-CCT-AGG-TTC-AGG-3' Answer: 5'-CCC-CTA-GGT-TCA-GC-3'

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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.