A group of students is studying the central dogma of molecul…
A group of students is studying the central dogma of molecular biology in their genetics class. They are investigating a rare genetic disorder caused by a mutation in a gene that codes for a crucial enzyme involved in cellular metabolism. Which aspect of the central dogma is most directly affected by this mutation?
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In a genetics lab, researchers are studying the transcription of a gene that encodes a protein involved in cellular metabolism. They have isolated the mRNA transcript from the gene and are analyzing its sequence. The DNA template strand for this gene has the sequence 5′-ATCGTACG-3′. What would be the corresponding sequence of the mRNA strand transcribed from this DNA template?
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In a molecular biology experiment, researchers are studying the interaction between tRNA and the large ribosomal subunit during translation. They observe that a specific mutation has occurred in the peptidyl transferase center (PTC) of the ribosome. How will this mutation likely affect protein synthesis?
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During a research project, scientists analyze a DNA molecule and determine that one strand has the sequence 5′-ATCGTACG-3′. Which of the following sequences represents the complementary strand that is also antiparallel to the given strand?
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A group of researchers is investigating a rare genetic disorder that affects DNA replication. They discover a mutation in a gene coding for an enzyme involved in proofreading newly synthesized DNA strands. Which enzyme is most likely affected by this mutation, and what impact would this mutation have on DNA replication?
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