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.
Similar Questions
Which one of the following pairs of codons is correctly matched with their function or the signal for the particular amino acid?
Which one of the following pairs of codons is correctly matched with their function or the signal for the particular amino acid?
- [AIPMT 2008]
A triplet codon means
A triplet codon means
Genetic code determines
Genetic code determines
Assertion : $UAA,\,UAG$ and $UGA$ terminate protein synthesis.
Reason : They are not recognised by $tRNA$.
Assertion : $UAA,\,UAG$ and $UGA$ terminate protein synthesis.
Reason : They are not recognised by $tRNA$.
- [AIIMS 2011]
Based on your understanding of genetic code, explain the formation of any abnormal hemoglobin molecule. What are the known consequences of such a change ?
Based on your understanding of genetic code, explain the formation of any abnormal hemoglobin molecule. What are the known consequences of such a change ?