Six forms of SCA involving CAG repeat amplification encode alanine rather than glutamine. A) True B) False
Understand the Problem
The question is asking if it is true or false that six forms of SCA (Spinocerebellar Ataxia) involving CAG repeat amplification encode alanine instead of glutamine. It requires knowledge of the genetic makeup related to SCA.
Answer
False
The final answer is B) False
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is B) False
More Information
Six forms of Spinocerebellar Ataxia (SCA) involving CAG repeat amplification encode glutamine, not alanine.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing the encoded amino acid for CAG repeats (glutamine) with that of GCG repeats (alanine).
Sources
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Repeat expansion diseases - PMC - NCBI - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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