Transcribe the following segment of DNA. 3’ T A C C C C G A T A T C 5’
5'_______ 3'
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4
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3
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1
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Question 4
4.
Cell __________ is how generic embryonic cells become specialized cells and perform __________functions. Genes are also turned “on” (or __________) and turned “off” (or __________) to control which proteins a cell needs to produce at a certain time.
Question 5
5.
Identify each of the listed parts as a part of transcription or translation
tRNA brings amino acids to ribosome
DNA --> RNA
Cytoplasm (ribosome)
Nucleus
RNA --> protein
gene is copied onto a portable nucleic acid
Transcription
Translation
Question 2
2.
Translate the following segment of mRNA. 5’ A U G C C C C G A U A G 3’
A certain mutation in the gene for hemoglobin results in the red blood cells becoming sticky, rigid, and
irregularly shaped. These irregularly shaped red blood cells block the flow of blood throughout the body. A
single base mutation is responsible for these irregularly shaped blood cells. Which of these mutations most likely results in the mutated hemoglobin gene?
