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Modern Genetic Analysis Chapter 3. Gene Function
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1. | Using the codon dictionary, show the consequences on subsequent translation of the addition of an extra adenine base to the beginning of the following coding sequence: See answer

Solution

With the addition of A at the beginning of the coding sequence, the reading frame shifts, and a different set of amino acids is specified by the sequence, as shown here. (Note that a set of nonsense codons is encountered, which results in chain termination.):

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