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Chapter 28: Q28-9P (page 954)

What amino acid sequence is coded by the following mRNA base sequence?

CUU-AUG-GCU-UGG-CCC-UAA

Short Answer

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The amino acid sequence for the given mRNA is Leu-Met-Ala-Trp-Pro-Stop.

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01

Given Information

The mRNA sequence in the question can be given as,

CUU-AUG-GCU-UGG-CCC-UAA

02

Explanation for the amino acid sequence

The message denotes ‘Leu’ as C is first base, U is second base and U is third base. A and U are first and second base and G is third base. Then the message denotes ‘Met’. For GCU, G and C is first and second base then U is third base. Then, the message denotes ‘Ala’. The message indicates ‘Trp’ as C is first, second and third base.

The final code message indicates ‘Stop’ as C is the first, second, and third base. There is a synthesis of proper proteins as the last amino acid is stopped. The end denotes the stop and the release of protein of the ribosome.

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Draw the full structure of the RNA dinucleotide UA.

From what DNA base sequence was the following RNA sequence transcribed?

(5’) UUCGCAGAGU (3’)

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(5’) GGCTAATCCGT (3’)

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