Is it possible to have a mutation in nucleotide four that would produce the same amino acid? If yes provide an example.

Q: It is conceivable for codons encoding a single amino acid to share the first two bases while…

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Q: If you know the sequence of amino acids in a protein, what does the genetic code table allow you to…

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Q: You are studying the toxic protein called ectatomin, a major component of ant venom (specifically…

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Q: Which form of flavin adenine dinucleotide is the "reduced" form, FAD or FADH2? Explain

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Q: Draw the structure of the RNA dinucleotide formed between cytidine-5’-monophosphate and…

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Q: Why do you expect to encounter a stop codon about every 20 codons or so in a random sequence of DNA?

A: During the translation process, the termination step occurs when the Stop codon in mRNA comes and…

Q: You are in the process of determining theamino acid sequence of a protein and must reconcile…

A: In the first trial, the protein has glycine at the amino terminal while asparagine at the carboxyl…

Q: The following DNA sequence is derived from the middle of an exon of a eukaryotic gene. This sequence…

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Q: One common type of non-homologous end joining, to repair a double stranded break, occurs when…

A: Introduction  Non-homologous refers to two or more structures or sequences that do not share…

Q: What makes the initiator tRNAmet so special?  Does this have any impact on the amino acid sequence…

A: Protein synthesis is initiated by the start codon decoded by the tRNA. The anticodon triplet series…

Q: Draw the structural feature of a dideoxyribonucleotide that causeschain termination. Explain how it…

A: DNA is the genetic material that carries genetic information in the form of coded nucleotide…

Q: How many comparisons are needed to count the number of duplicates in a list? How many comparisons…

A: Codons are triplets of nucleotides (4 types of nucleotides, A, U, G, C) found on mRNA sequence which…

Q: GIVE A SHORT ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS GIVEN BELOW  Why Phosphate bond is important in DNA or RNA…

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Q: The enzyme thiouridylase converts certain tRNA uridine residues to 2-thiouridine. Draw the structure…

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Q: Name two enzymes/protein complexes in molecular biology that contain both RNA and protein. What…

A: A molecular assembly consisting of both protein molecules and enzymatic components is referred to as…

Q: he solution to question 13 of Chapter 11 in the Human Heredity textbook says an insertion of 3…

A: An inherited change in genetic information is called a mutation. It is a sudden change. The mutation…

Q: The median size protein in humans is 8600 amino acids. How does this compare to if our genome was…

A: Proteins are polymers of amino acids linked by peptide/amide bonds. It is expressed inside the cells…

Q: Some RNA molecules are covalently modifi ed by methylation at the N6 position in adenosine residues.…

A: Methylation of DNA is a process of covalent modification, in which at the adenosine nitrogenous…

Q: Why is it unfavorable for RNA molecules to adopt a double-helix structure similar to B-DNA?

A: Introduction : Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA) are probably the most…

Q: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disorder caused by different types of mutations, many of which…

A: CF is caused by a mutation in a gene called the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator…

Q: You could use absorbance at 280nm or colorimetric assays like the Bradford assay or bicinchoninic…

A: There are different methods present to measure the concentration of a given protein.

Q: WT A B с D E F G H WT A + + B + C DE + + + + F + G H + + + The above complementation table analyzes…

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Q: Write a DNA sequence that would encode the amino acid sequence…

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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.