The Consequence of a Mutation in a Prokaryotic Gene Resulting

question 20

Multiple Choice

The consequence of a mutation in a prokaryotic gene resulting in a change in the first codon of the mRNA from AUG to CUG would be

• A) to substitute a different amino acid for the methionine that should be incorporated.
• B) elimination of the signal for termination of translation.
• C) A frame-shift in the utilization of this transcript for translation.
• D) the inability to properly initiate translation.
• E) the inability of the Shine-Dalgarno sequence to base pair with the 16S rRNA.

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