Determine the mRNA sequence for the followind DNA code:
TAG- AAC-CTG-AAG
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Question 15
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Find the amino acid code for mRNA sequence you found in number 14.
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Question 16
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The last amino acid is Phe. Identify a letter change in that would cause the amino acid Leu to be coded for instead. You need to use the words: amino acid, mRNA, and codon in your explanation.
Question 1
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If you are asked to transcribe a sequence, what are you asked to find?
Question 2
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If you are asked to translate a sequence, what are you asked to find?
Question 3
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Transcribe the following DNA sequence for a human:
CCA-TAG-CAC-CTA
Question 4
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Translate the mRNA code in number 3 (the human).
Question 5
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Transcribe the following DNA sequence for a chimpanzee:
CCA-TAA-CAC-CTA
Question 6
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Translate the mRNA code in number 6 (the chimpanzee).
Question 7
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Transcribe the following DNA sequence for a pig:
CCA-TGT-AAA-CGA
Question 8
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Translate the mRNA code in number 7 (the pig).
Question 9
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Transcribe the DNA sequence in number 9 (the cricket).
CCA-AAA-GGG-ACG
Question 10
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Translate the mRNA sequence in #10 (the cricket)
Question 11
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Which of the following correctly shows the transcription of this DNA sequence?
CCA-TGG-AAT-CGA
Question 12
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What amino acid chain does the mRNA sequence below code for? GGU-ACC-UUA-GCU
Question 13
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Based on the DNA and the amino acid sequences. What type of organism is the unknown most closely related to? (Hint look at how many nucleotides or amino acids are different between the unknow and the organisms listed below)
