Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

by Tortora, Gerard J.; Funke, Berdell R.; Case, Christine L.

Published by Benjamin Cummings

ISBN 10: 0321733606

ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 8 - Figure 8.18 - Types of mutations and their effects on the amino acid sequences of proteins - Question - Page 225: 1

Answer

If base 9 in (a) is changed to a C, it will form UUC instead of UUU. However, in both cases phenylalanine will be formed; hence there will be no change in the amino acid formed.

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