Below is an mRNA molecule in its wild type form. 5’ CCGUACAUGGUGAAAAGUCAAUGACCAAA 3’   An individual experiences a DNA mutation that impacts the transcription of the mRNA molecule. The resulting mutated mRNA molecule is: 5’ CCGUACAUGGUGAAAGGUCAAUGACCAAA 3’   What type of mutation has occurred? (max 1 sentence) Does this result in an amino acid change? If yes, identify the change that has occurred. (max 1 sentence) Based on your answer to Part 2, will this mutation impact the structure of the protein? Justify your answer. (1-2 sentences)

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Below is an mRNA molecule in its wild type form.

5’ CCGUACAUGGUGAAAAGUCAAUGACCAAA 3’

 

An individual experiences a DNA mutation that impacts the transcription of the mRNA molecule. The resulting mutated mRNA molecule is:

5’ CCGUACAUGGUGAAAGGUCAAUGACCAAA 3’

 

  1. What type of mutation has occurred? (max 1 sentence)
  2. Does this result in an amino acid change? If yes, identify the change that has occurred. (max 1 sentence)
  3. Based on your answer to Part 2, will this mutation impact the structure of the protein? Justify your answer. (1-2 sentences)

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