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What is the mRNA sequence for the gene portion ACGAGACCTCTTATACTTAAACATAAA?
What is the mRNA sequence for the gene portion ACGAGACCTCTTATACTTAAACATAAA?
- UGCUCUGGAGAAUAUGAAUUUGUAUUU (correct)
- ACGAGACCUCUUAUACUUAAACAUAAA
- UGCUCUGGAGAAUGUGAAUUUGUAUUU
- None of the above
What is the polypeptide chain for the gene portion ACGAGACCTCTTATACTTAAACATAAA?
What is the polypeptide chain for the gene portion ACGAGACCTCTTATACTTAAACATAAA?
- UGCUCUGGAGAAUAUGAAUUUGUAUUU
- ACGAGACCUCUUAUACUUAAACAUAAA (correct)
- UGCUCUGGAGAAUGUGAAUUUGUAUUU
- None of the above
What is the outcome of a gene that is mutated but codons code for the same amino acids?
What is the outcome of a gene that is mutated but codons code for the same amino acids?
silent mutation
How can a single point mutation in DNA lead to early termination during translation?
How can a single point mutation in DNA lead to early termination during translation?
What is a consequence of a single nucleotide addition to DNA?
What is a consequence of a single nucleotide addition to DNA?
Which types of RNA are involved in transcription and translation, and what are their roles?
Which types of RNA are involved in transcription and translation, and what are their roles?
What is the function of RNA polymerase?
What is the function of RNA polymerase?
What is gene expression?
What is gene expression?
What is transcription?
What is transcription?
What is translation?
What is translation?
What is central dogma?
What is central dogma?
What are introns?
What are introns?
What are axons?
What are axons?
What are mutations?
What are mutations?
What are point mutations?
What are point mutations?
What is nucleotide pair substitution?
What is nucleotide pair substitution?
What are silent mutations?
What are silent mutations?
What are missense mutations?
What are missense mutations?
What are nonsense mutations?
What are nonsense mutations?
What are insertions/deletions?
What are insertions/deletions?
What is a frameshift mutation?
What is a frameshift mutation?
Which types of mutations result in abnormal amino acid sequences?
Which types of mutations result in abnormal amino acid sequences?
Which type of mutation stops the translation of the mRNA?
Which type of mutation stops the translation of the mRNA?
What is the most likely type of mutation if it has no effect on the protein coded by a gene?
What is the most likely type of mutation if it has no effect on the protein coded by a gene?
Name one amino acid that has more than one codon and one that has only one codon.
Name one amino acid that has more than one codon and one that has only one codon.
What type of mutation occurs when the first 'H' is deleted from 'THE FAT CAT ATE THE RAT'?
What type of mutation occurs when the first 'H' is deleted from 'THE FAT CAT ATE THE RAT'?
Which type of mutation is responsible for new variations (alleles) of a trait?
Which type of mutation is responsible for new variations (alleles) of a trait?
If a frameshift mutation occurs at the 85th base in a 105-nucleotide long protein coding sequence, how many amino acids will be correct?
If a frameshift mutation occurs at the 85th base in a 105-nucleotide long protein coding sequence, how many amino acids will be correct?
Study Notes
Gene Transcription and Translation
- Transcription creates mRNA from DNA; example sequences include ACGAGACCTCTTATACTTAAACATAAA (mRNA: UGCUCUGGAGAAUAUGAAUUUGUAUUU) and ACGAGACCTCTTACACTTAAACATAAA (mRNA: UGCUCUGGAGAAUGUGAAUUUGUAUUU).
- Polypeptide chains translate mRNA sequences into proteins; for example, the aforementioned mRNA sequences correspond to specific polypeptides.
Types of Mutations
- Silent mutations occur when a gene is mutated but still codes for the same amino acid; e.g., UAU and UAC both code for Tyrosine.
- Point mutations involve a single base pair change; they can result in various outcomes, such as silent, missense, or nonsense mutations.
- Missense mutations produce a different amino acid, potentially altering protein function.
- Nonsense mutations convert a codon into a stop codon, leading to truncated proteins.
Additional Mutation Dynamics
- Inserting or deleting nucleotides can lead to frameshift mutations, altering the reading frame of the genetic code, affecting all subsequent codons.
- Frameshift mutations result in abnormal amino acid sequences and may terminate translation prematurely.
Functions of RNA
- Messenger RNA (mRNA) is transcribed from DNA and serves as a template for protein synthesis in ribosomes.
- Transfer RNA (tRNA) brings the correct amino acids to the ribosomes during translation.
- Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) comprises the ribosomes, facilitating the assembly of amino acids into polypeptides.
Central Dogma of Molecular Biology
- The central dogma describes the flow of genetic information within a biological system: DNA → RNA → Protein.
Role of RNA Polymerase
- RNA polymerase synthesizes RNA by unwinding DNA and forming complementary RNA strands by forming phosphodiester bonds.
Introns and Exons
- Introns are noncoding sequences within mRNA, while exons are coding sequences that are translated into proteins.
Consequences of Mutations
- Mutations can introduce new traits, with all types except silent mutations leading to variations in traits.
- The impact of a mutation can be assessed by analyzing amino acid sequences; a single-nucleotide addition generally leads to frameshift mutations.
Genetic Code Adaptations
- Amino acids can be coded by multiple codons; for example, ALA can be coded by GCA, GCT, GCC, and GCG, while MET is solely coded by AUG.
Practical Analysis
- Understanding how mutations change amino acid sequences aids geneticists in studying hereditary traits and protein functionality.
- Frameshift mutations disturb the normal sequence of a sentence, analogous to how they disrupt protein synthesis.
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Description
This quiz focuses on the transcription and translation processes in genetics. Test your understanding of converting DNA sequences into mRNA and then into polypeptide chains. Perfect for biology students looking to reinforce their knowledge of genetic mutations.
