Using the genetic code,predict what type of mutation has occurred in the hemoglobin sickle cell anemia allele.
Normal allele GGAAUGAAACAGGAACCC
Mutant allele GGAAUGAAACAGGUACCC
A) a point mutation,Val to Glu
B) a frame shift
C) addition of a new stop codon
D) a point mutation,Glu to Val
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q25: In a "frameshift" mutation
A) the codon that
Q27: Only one of the two strands of
Q36: "Tomato bunchy top" is caused by a
Q37: The amino acid that starts every protein
Q38: In a "silent" mutation
A)the codon that mutates
Q41: What did scientists discover was the primary
Q43: In eukaryotes,transcription copies only one gene from
Q45: Mutations cause incorrect sequencing of nucleic acids.Incorrect
Q53: In the bacterium E.coli,a repressor protein binds
Q59: Most viruses
A) infect only a few closely
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents