What Would Happen If a Mutation Occurred in DNA Such

question 32

Multiple Choice

What would happen if a mutation occurred in DNA such that the second codon of the resulting mRNA was changed from UGG to UAG?

• A) Translation would continue and the second amino acid would be the same.
• B) Nothing. The ribosome would skip that codon and translation would continue.
• C) Translation would continue, but the reading frame of the ribosome would be shifted.
• D) Translation would stop at the second codon, and no functional protein would be made.
• E) Translation would continue, but the second amino acid in the protein would be different.

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Definitions:

Chondrocytes

Specialized cells found within cartilage that help maintain its structure and function.

Rigid Matrix

denotes a firm and inflexible structure that supports or encloses specific types of cells within tissues.

Fibrocartilage

A type of tough, very dense, and fibrous cartilage found in areas like the intervertebral disks and the menisci, providing shock absorption and support.

Vertebrae

Vertebrae are the individual bones that stack up to form the vertebral column or spine, providing structural support and protection to the spinal cord.