Describe two conditions that would make a DNA mutation result in an altered protein

What will be an ideal response?


First, the DNA mutation would need to occur within an exon, the protein coding region. Secondly, the DNA mutation would need to change the amino acid that it encodes. Due to the redundancy of the genetic code, not all mutation within an exon would result in an altered amino acid sequence.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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What is the most abundant white blood cell in the body?

a. basophil b. eosinophil c. neutrophil d. mast cell

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In the male reproductive system, the ____________________ secretes a milky, alkaline fluid that neutralizes acidic

vaginal secretions and enhances sperm viability Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Why did Alexander Fleming suspect he could get penicillin from a species of mold?

A) Soldiers drinking fermented alcohol were less likely to have bacterial infections. B) Patients infected with a fungus like, athlete's foot, were less likely to have bacterial infections. C) Soldiers eating moldy bread were not suffering from wound infections. D) Bacteria on culture plates were unable to grow near mold contamination. E) Wounds with superficial mold on the bandages were not becoming septic.

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