Below is a DNA template strand for part of a gene. The transcriptional start site is the first base given. Indicated in the DNA sequence are introns (parenthetical bases).
3'-TAATACACCACAC(CACCTATCTTC)TAAGATCAC(CACTCAGTTTC)CCTTCTAarrowTACTG-5'
While studying this protein you discover cell populations with different mutations described below.
a) Population one has a mutation causing only a dipeptide to be produced. Describe the change that occurred to cause production of a dipeptide.
b) Population two has an insertion of two nucleotides, CT, after position 52 (T; denoted by arrow). Illustrate and describe the effect this mutation has on protein synthesis.
Below is a DNA template strand for part of a gene. The transcriptional start site is the first base given. Indicated in the DNA sequence are introns (parenthetical bases).
3'-TAATACACCACAC(CACCTATCTTC)TAAGATCAC(CACTCAGTTTC)CCTTCTAarrowTACTG-5'
While studying this protein you discover cell populations with different mutations described below.
a) Population one has a mutation causing only a dipeptide to be produced. Describe the change that occurred to cause production of a dipeptide.
b) Population two has an insertion of two nucleotides, CT, after position 52 (T; denoted by arrow). Illustrate and describe the effect this mutation has on protein synthesis.
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Question 4
Using the terms provided, complete the statements below. Some terms may apply more than once, while others may not apply at all. (15 points)
| Guanine histone Double helix Adenine conservative cytosine | Okazaki fragments Thymine introns Leading strand RNA polymerase 5-prime to 3-prime | Uracil chromatin DNA ligase Semi-conservative promoter | Lagging strand DNA polymerase nucleosomes Electron transport chain enhancer |
Watson and Crick determined that DNA exists in the form of a _______________, where two antiparallel chains of nucleotides wind around each other. The nitrogenous bases project to the interior where they hydrogen bond in specific pairs, ___________ with __________ and _____________ with ____________.Meselson and Stahl demonstrated that DNA is replicated by the _______________ model in which the parent molecule unwinds and each strand serves as a template for synthesis of a new strand. Synthesis of DNA is carried out by _________________, which builds the new strands in the ___________ direction. While the ______________ grows continuously; the _______________ is built in short sections called _________________, which will eventually be joined together by __________________. Eukaryotic __________________ is composed of DNA and _____________ proteins that bind together forming ________________________, the basic units of DNA packaging.
Question 5
In the table below, predict (yes or no) whether or not the E. coli lac operon will be transcriptionally active in the presence or absence of glucose or lactose as indicated and respond to questions "a" and "b."
| Lactose | Glucose | Lac expression? |
| No | Yes | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Yes | No |
Explain each of your answers in terms of the molecular mechanisms that are known to underlie the regulation of the lac operon. Which mechanism is considered to be negative control and which is considered to be positive control? Explain.
Question 6
Use the genetic code table in your textbook to aid you in answering the questions below. (15 points)
a.) Use the genetic code table to deduce the amino acid sequence of a protein encoded by the mRNA shown here:
5âAUGAUUGGAGGUUUGAUCGGGCAAUAGGGGUUUCAGUAAAUG3â
b.) Explain how the above sequence in "a" illustrates that redundancy of the genetic code.
c.) Explain what would happen if a mutational event caused the underlined "G" to be changed to a "U"? What is the name for this kind of mutation?
