Pearson eText Genetic Analysis: An Integrated Approach -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
Pearson eText Genetic Analysis: An Integrated Approach -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
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Chapter 8, Problem 16P

The segment of the bacterial TrpA gene involved in intrinsic termination of transcription is shown below.

3'-TGGGTCGGGGCGGATTACTGCCCCGAAAAAAAACTTG-5' 5'-ACCCAGCCCCGCCTAATGACGGGGCTTTTTTTTGAAC-3'

a. Draw the mRNA structure that forms during transcription of this segment of the TrpA gene.

b. Label the template and coding DNA strands.

c. Explain how a sequence of this type leads to intrinsic termination of transcription.

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