BIOLOGY 2E
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781506699851
Author: OpenStax
Publisher: XANEDU PUBLISHING
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Chapter 16, Problem 17RQ
An unprocessed pre-mRNA has the following structure.
Which of the following is not a possible size (in bp) of the mature mRNA?
- 205bp
- 180bp
- 150bp
- 100bp
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Assume the following portion of an mRNA. Find a start signal, and
write the amino acid sequence that is coded for.
5'-GCCAUGUUUCCGAGUUAUCCCAAAGAUAAAAAAGAG 3'
For the following mRNA sequences, what is the amino acid sequence formed? Consult genetic code table for reference.
5' AGUCCGUAC 3'
5' AAUUGCUUC 3'
Consider the following mRNA sequence: 5'-UUG ACC GAC-3'.
Note: Reference the Genetic code table for additional information.
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BIOLOGY 2E
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