A Normal DNA Sequence Is 5′-GTA GCA TCA CCA-5′

question 46

Multiple Choice

A normal DNA sequence is 5′-GTA GCA TCA CCA-5′.If the DNA sequence mutated to 5′-GTA GCA TTC ACC A-3′, how would the peptide sequence be affected?

• A) All amino acids downstream of the mutation would be changed.
• B) The peptide would not be synthesized.
• C) An Arg would replace an His.
• D) A stop would replace a Trp.
• E) No change would occur.

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