A single base mutation in a gene may not ‘always’ result in loss or gain of function. Do

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5.Molecular Basis of Inheritance

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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.

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Option B

Option C

Option D

Solution

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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Which one of the following codons codes for the same information as $UGC$

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(AIIMS-2003)

Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched with regard to the codon and the amino acid coded by it ?

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(AIIMS-2008)

A polypeptide of five amino acids is synthesized during protein synthesis in eukaryotic cells. Which one of the following can be the correct polypeptide

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The arrangement of three bases in the genetic code signifies a specific

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Codons of glycine are

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(AIIMS-2018)

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.

Solution

Similar Questions

Which one of the following codons codes for the same information as $UGC$

Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched with regard to the codon and the amino acid coded by it ?

A polypeptide of five amino acids is synthesized during protein synthesis in eukaryotic cells. Which one of the following can be the correct polypeptide

The arrangement of three bases in the genetic code signifies a specific

Codons of glycine are

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