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Consider the tryptophan codon 5-UGG-3 in the standard genetic code (Table 4.1, shown below) . Can a single base change in this codon create a synonymous mutation? Can a single base change in this codon create a nonsense codon?
Guillain-Barré Syndrome
A rare neurological disorder where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks part of its peripheral nervous system, often leading to weakness and tingling in the extremities initially.
Stroke
A condition that occurs when the blood supply to the brain is impaired. It may cause temporary or permanent damage.
Stroke
A medical condition caused by the interruption of blood supply to a part of the brain, leading to a rapid loss of brain function.
Brain Cells
Cells located in the brain, including neurons and glial cells, responsible for processing information, signaling, and supporting brain functions.
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