4. A mutation changes a nonsense codon to an amino acid sequence. Write an example of such a mutation by writing the following. i. Sequence of nonsense codon in the coding strand ii. Sequence of nonsense codon in the template strand iii. Sequence of mutated nonsense codon in the coding strand Sequence of mutated nonsense codon in the template strand įv. V. Amino acid coded for vi. Explain the consequences of this mutation on the cell?

4. A mutation changes a nonsense codon to an amino acid sequence. Write an example of such a mutation by writing the following. i. Sequence of nonsense codon in the coding strand ii. Sequence of nonsense codon in the template strand iii. Sequence of mutated nonsense codon in the coding strand Sequence of mutated nonsense codon in the template strand įv. V. Amino acid coded for vi. Explain the consequences of this mutation on the cell?

Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)

15th Edition

ISBN:9781337408332

Author:Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

Chapter15: Studying And Manipulating Genomes

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