To determine: The total number of steps present in the pathway involved in production of protein – E, assuming that all the individuals represent all possible mutants that are there in the synthesis of protein – E.
Introduction: Production of proteins is controlled by the genetic code for that particular protein, present in the genome of that organism. Different
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- The protein known as tyrosinase is needed to make certain types of pigments. Tyrosinase is composed of a single polypeptide with 511amino acids. The molecular mass of this protein is approximately61,300 Da, or 61.3 kDa. People who carry two defective copies ofthe tyrosinase gene have the condition known as albinism. They areunable to make pigment in the skin, eyes, and hair. Western blottingis used to detect proteins that are translated from a particularmRNA. This method is described in Chapter 20 and also in experimentalquestion E4. Skin samples were collected from a pigmentedindividual (lane 1) and from three unrelated albino individuals(lanes 2, 3, and 4) and subjected to a Western blot analysis using anantibody that recognizes tyrosinase.arrow_forwardWhich of the following statements regarding mutation is FALSE? Question options: mutations typically occur during the production or repair of DNA mutations involve changes in DNA sequence mutations in somatic cells of multicellular organisms are passed to offspring through sexual reproduction mutations may be due to mistakes in normal biological processes such as DNA replication mutations can be caused by certain environmental agents ALL of these statements are TRUE An alteration in the DNA sequence of a gene that alters the amino acid sequence of the encoded polypeptide but does NOT alter the function of this polypeptide is defined as a(n) ________ mutation. Question options: frameshift missense NONE of these terms accurately completes this sentence silent neutral nonsensearrow_forwardGalactosemia is a metabolic disorder characterized by the inability to metabolize the sugar galactose. People with galactosemia suffer from liver, kidney, and brain damage among other symptoms. A gene mutation underlying galactosemia was identified by sequencing the genome of a person with galactosemia. What additional evidence would support the hypothesis that the mutation in the candidate gene causes the disease?arrow_forward
- A/a O A"/a afa Q afa Q Unsupplemented Supplemented b A"/a offspring Unsupplemented mother Supplemented mother This question relates to the aqouti mice research discussed in the lecture. What did the researchers observe in the experimental group (AVYA x aa) that was fed diets high in methyl donors? They gained weight rapidly. Increased expression of aqouti gene. Reduced risk of chronic disease Higher percentage of yellow offspring.arrow_forwardI read that vinyl chloride exposure is associated with an increased risk of a rare form of liver cancer (hepatic angiosarcoma), as well as brain and lung cancers, lymphoma, and leukemia. But my question is what gene(s) are being mutated by this type of taxic gas?arrow_forwardKindly answer this asap.I need the answer now.arrow_forward
- You are working in the lab with two known carcinogens found in cigarette smoke: Benzo(a)pyren (BaP) and nitrosamine ketone (NNK). BaP is an aromatic hydrocarbon and the mechanism of carcinogenesis is through oxidation reactions with DNA. NNK is a nitrosoamine. Describe how these two kinds of carcinogens lead to mutations. (Be detailed. Remember you are graded on effort/completeness.)arrow_forwardG-LO37 Identify the consequences of mutations in different regions of a gene. The image below represents two strands of DNA: the top one corresponds to a healthy individual, and the bottom one of a sibling potentially affected with a disease due to genetic mutations Mutation 1 A + с AUA ACA AUG Met ACG GUU GUC GUA GUG Val GCU GCC GCA GCG It will result in mRNA produced Mutation 2 It will result in no mRNA produced 500 AGG The protein produced will be normal 500 + GGG Ala The Select all that applies about Mutation 1 (position -6): AAGLys AGA Arg GGU GGC GGA GGG GAC Asp GAA Glu GAGJ Gly The protein produced will have a different amino acid 1235 ATT 1235 TTT 070 2070 ALL The mutation occurs in the promoter region, and this means that the mRNA cannot be produced 1535 The mRNA and protein will both be normal because the mutation occurs outside of the consensus region of the promoter G 1535 с Affectedarrow_forwardPlease help me with this questionarrow_forward
- My question is attachedarrow_forwardTopic: Recombinant pharmaceuticals (for the production of insulin, human growth hormone or blood clotting factors) Question Describe the molecular genetics process using proper scientific terminology. Describe the steps that are involved. How is it performed?arrow_forwardWhy might some cells in the body, such as those in bonemarrow, be more susceptible to ribosomal protein mutations than other cell types?arrow_forward
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