Here is the sequence around the translation initiation codon (AUG) of a human mRNA: 5’—-AAGGGAUGGAACCUAGC….—-3’ You have isolated a mutant version of the gene encoding this mRNA that contains a frameshift mutation.  A one base pair insertion (base pair is underlined) occurs after the start codon (AUG). This change generates the mRNA shown below: 5’—-AAGGGAUGGAAACCUAGC….—-3’   This mutation will cause a premature stop in:  

  In mice, the mature mRNA above can be translated into the protein TF1.  Which splicing pattern would most likely result in the mature mRNA that codes for the protein TF1 in rabbits?

An intron contains the termination codon UAA. Does this termination codon interrupt the coding of the protein made from this gene?

A peptide with 200 amino acids contains

You discover alien life with a genetic system based on a DNA-like molecule, but it has 6 bases instead of 4 as happens on Earth. The proteins on the planet are built from combinations of 30 possible amino acids. What would be the minimum number of bases in each codon on this planet?

Here is the genetic code table once more: 

The optimal interatomic distance for strong Van der Waals interactions between atoms of two molecules is about:

Using the arrow designations, identify the C-terminus in the structure below.

A tRNA has an anticodon with the sequence 3′-UAC-5′. What would be the sequence of the complementary codon?  

The ratio of a plasmid is 0.8. Find the % composition in nucleotides, explaining each step of the process in detail.  Make sure to explain your reasoning. If you need to include mathematical equations in your answer, please consider using the ‘Insert’ > ‘Equation’ menu for higher readability.