The Sequence Below Is Found Within the Protein-Coding Region of an MRNA

question 55

Multiple Choice

The sequence below is found within the protein-coding region of an mRNA. Which effect would you NOT expect to observe if the highlighted C residue were deaminated? …GCUCCGAUGCC…

• A) no change to the protein coding sequence
• B) the formation of a truncated protein
• C) a serine to leucine substitution
• D) None of these effects would be observed.
• E) None of these effects is a potential consequence.

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