Chapter 17, Problem 11TYU

Summary Introduction

To explain: If the human β-globin gene is inserted into bacterial cells, why a non-functional protein with fewer amino acids is produced.

Concept introduction:

During transcription, the nucleotide sequences of a gene are transcribed into mRNA sequences that code for proteins. In eukaryotes, it occurs in the nucleus and pre-mRNA is synthesized. This pre-mRNA is further modified before translation in the cytoplasm. This is known as RNA processing. In the case of prokaryotes, these processes occur simultaneously in the cytoplasm because of lack of nucleus.