Shortened How to Build a Tiger
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21 questions
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Remember the types of mutations
Insertion- One EXTRA DNA base
Deletion- Lost a DNA base
Subsitition- One base is different (different letter)
Silent- Change in the DNA that DOES NOT change the amino acid
Remember the types of mutations
Insertion- One EXTRA DNA base
Deletion- Lost a DNA base
Subsitition- One base is different (different letter)
Silent- Change in the DNA that DOES NOT change the amino acid
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Transcribe the DNA sequence:ACC-CGT-TAT
Transcribe means to turn the DNA into mRNA (A pairs with U)
Transcribe the DNA sequence:
ACC-CGT-TAT
Transcribe means to turn the DNA into mRNA (A pairs with U)
1
Translate the mRNA sequence
Translate means to find the amino acids (use a codon chart)
Translate the mRNA sequence
Translate means to find the amino acids (use a codon chart)
1
What trait does the amino acid sequence code for?
Look at the reference chart. Match the amino acids sequence in #4 to find the trait.
What trait does the amino acid sequence code for?
Look at the reference chart. Match the amino acids sequence in #4 to find the trait.
1
The normal gene A is:ACC-GGT-TAT and codes for white fur
The mutated gene A is:ACC-CGT-TAT
There is ONE letter change that is highlighted. What type of mutation is found in gene A?
The normal gene A is:
ACC-GGT-TAT and codes for white fur
The mutated gene A is:
ACC-CGT-TAT
There is ONE letter change that is highlighted. What type of mutation is found in gene A?
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Transcribe the DNA sequence:AGC-GAC-CGA-ATT-TC_
Transcribe means to turn the DNA into mRNA (A pairs with U)
Transcribe the DNA sequence:
AGC-GAC-CGA-ATT-TC_
Transcribe means to turn the DNA into mRNA (A pairs with U)
1
Translate the mRNA sequence
Translate means to find the amino acids (use a codon chart)
Translate the mRNA sequence
Translate means to find the amino acids (use a codon chart)
1
What trait does the amino acid sequence code for?
Look at the reference chart. Match the amino acids sequence in #6 to find the trait.
What trait does the amino acid sequence code for?
Look at the reference chart. Match the amino acids sequence in #6 to find the trait.
1
The DNA sequence for normal gene B is:AGA-CGA-CCG-AAT-TTC and codes for short whiskers
The mutated gene B is:AGC-GAC-CGA-ATT-TC_
The mutated sequence is MISSING one base (letter). What type of mutation is found in gene B?
The DNA sequence for normal gene B is:
AGA-CGA-CCG-AAT-TTC and codes for short whiskers
The mutated gene B is:
AGC-GAC-CGA-ATT-TC_
The mutated sequence is MISSING one base (letter). What type of mutation is found in gene B?
1
Transcribe the DNA sequence:GGA-CGC-CGA-AGG
Transcibe means to turn the DNA into mRNA (A pairs with U)
Transcribe the DNA sequence:
GGA-CGC-CGA-AGG
Transcibe means to turn the DNA into mRNA (A pairs with U)
1
Translate the mRNA sequence
Translate means to find the amino acids (use a codon chart)
Translate the mRNA sequence
Translate means to find the amino acids (use a codon chart)
1
What trait does the amino acid sequence code for?
Look at the reference chart. Match the amino acids sequence in #10 to find the trait.
What trait does the amino acid sequence code for?
Look at the reference chart. Match the amino acids sequence in #10 to find the trait.
1
The DNA sequence for the normal gene C is:GGA-CGC-CGA-AGT and codes for blue eyes
The mutated gene C is:GGA-CGA-CGA-AGG
The mutation DID NOT change the amino acid sequence. What type of mutation has occured in gene C?
The DNA sequence for the normal gene C is:
GGA-CGC-CGA-AGT and codes for blue eyes
The mutated gene C is:
GGA-CGA-CGA-AGG
The mutation DID NOT change the amino acid sequence. What type of mutation has occured in gene C?
1
Transcribe the DNA sequence:GTC-TAT-CCT-A_ _
Transcribe the DNA into mRNA (A pairs with U)
Transcribe the DNA sequence:
GTC-TAT-CCT-A_ _
Transcribe the DNA into mRNA (A pairs with U)
1
Translate the mRNA sequence
Translate means to find the amino acid (use the codon chart)
Translate the mRNA sequence
Translate means to find the amino acid (use the codon chart)
1
What trait does the amino acid sequence code for?
Look at the reference chart. Match the amino acids sequence in #14 to find the trait.
What trait does the amino acid sequence code for?
Look at the reference chart. Match the amino acids sequence in #14 to find the trait.
1
The DNA sequence for gene D is:GTC-TTC-CTA and codes for small black stripe
The mutated gene D isGTC-TAT-CCT-A_ _
A base was ADDED. What type of mutation is found in gene D?
The DNA sequence for gene D is:
GTC-TTC-CTA and codes for small black stripe
The mutated gene D is
GTC-TAT-CCT-A_ _
A base was ADDED. What type of mutation is found in gene D?
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What amino acid does the mutated DNA sequence TAT code for?Hint:1. change the TAT into RNA2. Find the amino acid
What amino acid does the mutated DNA sequence TAT code for?
Hint:
1. change the TAT into RNA
2. Find the amino acid
1
What amino acid does the normal DNA sequence TAG code for?
Hint:1. change the TAG into RNA2. Find the amino acid
What amino acid does the normal DNA sequence TAG code for?
Hint:
1. change the TAG into RNA
2. Find the amino acid
1
Will a person with a mutation of TAT be diabetic?
Will a person with a mutation of TAT be diabetic?
1
What amino acid does the DNA sequence TCT code for?
What amino acid does the DNA sequence TCT code for?
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Will the mutation TCT (instead of the normal TAG) cause a person to be diabetic? Explain your answer.
Will the mutation TCT (instead of the normal TAG) cause a person to be diabetic? Explain your answer.