The tRNA for Phe binds to the mRNA codon UUU. You mutate the anticodon of the Phe-tRNA from AAA to GAA. What happens to the cell? Select the best answer. Please note that all nucleic acid sequences are provided according to scientific convention. a. All UUU codons now code for Glu instead of Phe b. All UUU codons now code for Leu instead of Phe c. Nothing happens d. All AAA codons now code for Glu instead of Phe e. All AAA codons now code for Leu instead of Phe

The tRNA for Phe binds to the mRNA codon UUU. You mutate the anticodon of the Phe-tRNA from AAA to GAA. What happens to the cell? Select the best answer. Please note that all nucleic acid sequences are provided according to scientific convention. a. All UUU codons now code for Glu instead of Phe b. All UUU codons now code for Leu instead of Phe c. Nothing happens d. All AAA codons now code for Glu instead of Phe e. All AAA codons now code for Leu instead of Phe

Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781337392938

Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Publisher:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Chapter13: Gene Expression

Section13.4: Translation

Problem 3C: A certain mRNA strand has the following nucleotide sequence: 5AUGACGUAUAACUUU3 What is the anticodon...

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