Chapter 26.5, Problem 6TPSQ

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

The conditions where the rate for non-synonymous mutations is higher than synonymous mutations and the reason behind them.

Introduction:

The unit of genetic code, which has three nucleotides that code for amino acids, is called codon. The $\text{mRNA}$ (messenger ribonucleic acid) got attached to the ribosomal complex in the cytoplasm. The transfer $\text{RNA}$ conveys amino acids to the ribosomal complex where the pairing of an anticodon of $\text{tRNA}$ (transfer ribonucleic acid) takes place with a complementary codon of the messenger $\text{RNA}$.