A single base mutation in a gene may not ‘always’ result in loss or gain of function. Do you think the statement is correct ? Defend your answer.
A single base mutation in a gene may not ‘always’ result in loss or gain of function. Do you think the statement is correct ? Defend your answer.
The statement is correct. Because of degeneracy of codons, mutations at third base of codon, usually does not result into any change in phenotype. This is called silent mutations.
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Choose correct pair.
Column $– I$
Column $– II$
$(A)\; AUG$
$(1)$ Phenyl alanine
$(B) \;UAA$
$(2)$ Methionine
$(C)\;UUU$
$(3)$ Tryptophan
$(D) \;UGG$
$(4)$ Stop
Choose correct pair.
| Column $– I$ | Column $– II$ |
| $(A)\; AUG$ | $(1)$ Phenyl alanine |
| $(B) \;UAA$ | $(2)$ Methionine |
| $(C)\;UUU$ | $(3)$ Tryptophan |
| $(D) \;UGG$ | $(4)$ Stop |
What is the main function of $tRNA$ in relation to protein synthesis?
What is the main function of $tRNA$ in relation to protein synthesis?
Out of $64$ codons, $61$ codons code for $20$ types of amino acid. It is called
Out of $64$ codons, $61$ codons code for $20$ types of amino acid. It is called
- [AIPMT 2002]
State the salient features of genetic code.
State the salient features of genetic code.
How many codes are blank
How many codes are blank