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A geneticist is attempting to isolate mutations in the genes for four enzymes acting in a
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Enzymes are the proteins coded by genes (sequence of nucleotides) present in DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid). Different genes code for different enzymes in the cell. The enzyme binds to a substrate and subsequently forms a product. Gene is a sequence of nucleotides and if there is any change (mutation) in the
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- Many aspects of gene function can be nicely explained with the one-gene-one-enzyme hypothesis, which states that a gene controls the production of an enzyme. Which of the following findings about gene expression, though, requires an expansion of this simple concept? Choose an answer below: Non-enzyme proteins are made from genes too. Some genes code for RNA molecules only. Enzymes composed of different polypeptides are coded for by more than one gene. a and c, but not b a, b, and carrow_forwardIn humans, the AMY1 gene produces the enzyme amylase in cells of the salivary glands. Amylase breaks down starch (a polysaccharide) into the sugar maltose (a disaccharide). People from cultures with diets high in starch produce more amylase than people from cultures with diets low in starch because of a mutation in the AMY1 gene. Explain in two to three sentences why the frequency of this AMY1 mutation would have increased in frequency in populations with a high starch diet.arrow_forwardGenes involved in DNA to protein route are highly conserved in comparison to genes of enzymes that catalyze steps in metabolic pathways individually. What could be the reason for this?arrow_forward
- What type of mutation is C c?arrow_forwardSalmonella enterica can grow on the lipid breakdown product ethanolamine as a sole carbon and nitrogen source. Ethanolamine is abundant in the mammalian gut, especially during inflammation. You hypothesize that S. enterica has genes encoding a pathway specifically required for growth on ethanolamine. Design a mutant hunt that would allow you to identify Salmonella genes necessary for growth on ethanolamine, and state: • the method of mutagenesis you will use (and why) • are you using a screen, a selection, and/or an enrichment to identify relevant mutants? • the independent and dependent variables • both positive and negative controls • potential outcomes of your experiment, and how you will interpret themarrow_forwardMany aspects of gene function can be nicely explained with the one- gene-one-enzyme hypothesis, which states that a gene controls the production of an enzyme. Which of the following findings about gene expression, though, requires an expansion of this simple concept? Non-enzyme proteins are made from genes too. Some genes code for RNA molecules only. Enzymes composed of different polypeptides are coded for by more than one gene. a and c, but not b a, b, and carrow_forward
- Higashi et al. (1986) found that three critical mutations were found in one of the two genes coding for 21-hydroxylase to render the gene nonfunctional. The following is a partial DNA sequence from one of the 21-hydroxylase genes where one of the three most common mutations occurs. For the following piece of normal DNA from the 21-hydroxylase gene, fill in the corresponding mRNA codons, and amino acids, and then do the same for the mutated sequence below it. GCT GAC GTC CTC CTC normal DNA sequence normal mRNA sequence normal amino acid sequencearrow_forwardVarious strains of bacteria are able to transfer genes to eukaryotic hosts. This process of horizontal gene transfer often results in the formation of enzymes in the host organism that assist in metabolic pathways. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for why bacterial genes are able to successfully transfer genes that produce enzymes in eukaryotic cells? A - Bacteria and Eukarya have similar mechanisms for the formation and use of enzymes in metabolic processes. B - Bacteria and Eukarya use the same enzymes in all of their metabolic processes so the genes are interchangeable. C - Bacteria and Eukarya share similar reproductive mechanisms so the cells reproduce without recognizing foreign DNA. D - Bacteria and Eukarya have the same mechanism for replicating DNA so genes can easily be transferred between the two types of cells.arrow_forwardA molecular geneticist hopes to find a gene gene in human liver cells that codes for an important blood clotting protein. He knows that the nucleotides sequence of a small part of the gene is GTGGACTGACA. briefly explain how to obtain the desired genearrow_forward
- The reason why Beadle and Tatum observed four different categories of mutants that could not grow on media without methionine is because a. the enzyme involved in methionine biosynthesis is composed of four different subunits. b. the enzyme involved in methionine biosynthesis is present in four copies in the Neurospora genome. c. four different enzymes are involved in a pathway for methionine biosynthesis. d. a lack of methionine biosynthesis can inhibit Neurospora growth in four different ways.arrow_forwardConsider a stretch of DNA (a hypothetical gene) that has the sequence 5’ ATG-CTA-TCA-TGG-TTC-TAA 3’ A) Transcribe and translate this gene using the genetic code table. Be sure to label the mRNA 3’ and 5’ ends. Write the amino acid sequence using 1 letter abbreviations. B) Now, our hypothetical gene has undergone a mutation. The mutant sequence is....3’ TAC-GAT-AGT-ACC-AAT-ATT 5’5’ ATG-CTA-TCA-TGG-TTA-TAA 3’ Transcribe and translate the mutant sequence. Be sure to label the mRNA 3’ and 5’ ends. Write the amino acid sequence using 1 letter abbreviations. C) Indicate the type of mutation (nonsense, missense, silent, or frame shift) present. D) How severe of a consequence will this mutation likely be in terms of protein function (none, mild, moderate or severe)? Why?arrow_forwardScientists have observed that individuals with LOW birthweight are MORE likely to become obese as teenagers. To study this observation in more depth, a scientist compared the methylation of the promoter region of the leptin gene in low birthweight (LBW) and normal birthweight (NBW) individuals by treating isolated DNA from these individuals with bisulfite and comparing the results to untreated DNA. The results are shown below. What conclusion can you draw? Untreated: ATTCGATTCGCGAA Treated NBW: ATTCGATTCGCGAA Treated LBW: ATTTGATTCGTGAA Scientists have observed that individuals with LOW birthweight are MORE likely to become obese as teenagers. To study this observation in more depth, a scientist compared the methylation of the promoter region of the leptin gene in low birthweight (LBW) and normal birthweight (NBW) individuals by treating isolated DNA from these individuals with bisulfite and comparing the results to untreated DNA. The results are shown below. What…arrow_forward
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