Chapter 30, Problem 6P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The number of codons that might mutate to become nonsense codons through the single base change should be determined along with the identification of encoded amino acids.

Concept Introduction:

Amino acids are compounds containing amino as well as acidic group. The general molecular structure of an amino acid is as follows:

  ${\text{NH}}_{\text{2}}\text{-CHR-COOH}$

Here, R is different group for different amino acids. If there is more than one amino group present in an amino acid, they are considered as basic amino acids and if there is more than one carboxylic group then they are considered as acidic amino acids.