gene ID: 182375 on ncbi.nlm.gov/entrez
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An allele is a form of a gene that has a slightly different sequence than other forms of the same gene but encodes the same type of RNA or protein. Alleles can result in variations in traits or characteristics in an organism.
The DNA sequence encodes the sequence of amino acids in a protein, which in turn determines the protein's structure and function. The specific sequence of amino acids determines how the protein folds into its three-dimensional structure, which ultimately determines its function in the body. Any changes in the DNA sequence can result in alterations to the protein structure and function, leading to potential health consequences.
The entire sequence of DNA bases responsible for the manufacture of a protein or part of a protein is called a gene. Genes contain the instructions for making proteins through a process called protein synthesis, involving transcription and translation. Each gene has a specific sequence of nucleotide bases that encodes the information for a particular protein.
The gene DNA sequence that encodes the protein "mvhtdaekaavsglw" would be specific to the organism of interest. To determine the specific gene sequence, one would need to perform a database search using the protein sequence to identify the corresponding gene sequence. This can be done through tools like BLAST or by searching specific databases like NCBI.
You can determine if a mutation changes the final protein by analyzing the DNA sequence to see if the mutation alters the amino acid sequence of the protein it encodes. This can be done through bioinformatics tools or laboratory experiments such as protein expression or functional assays. Additionally, comparing the mutated protein's structure and function to the wild-type protein can also help assess the impact of the mutation.
A three-nucleotide sequence in DNA that encodes an amino acid is called a codon. There are also specific codons that signal the start of protein synthesis (start codon) or the termination of protein synthesis (stop codon). These codons help in translating the genetic code from DNA to proteins during transcription and translation processes.
The nucleotide sequence ATGAAAGCCTATGCACCA can be translated into a protein sequence by first identifying the corresponding codons (groups of three nucleotides). The start codon "AUG" (which is "ATG" in the DNA sequence) indicates the beginning of translation. The subsequent codons can be translated into amino acids using the genetic code, providing information on the specific protein that this DNA sequence encodes. To determine the exact protein, the complete translation and subsequent analysis would be necessary.
An organism's DNA encodes the instructions for building proteins through the sequence of nucleotides in its genes. This sequence determines the specific sequence of amino acids in a protein, which in turn influences its structure and function. Therefore, the DNA sequence directly influences the protein specificity in terms of its unique composition and role in the organism.
The sequence ATGAAAGCCTATGCACCA is a DNA sequence that can be transcribed into mRNA and translated into a protein. The coding potential of this sequence depends on its context within a gene, including the presence of start and stop codons. If translated, it could code for a specific sequence of amino acids, but without additional context such as the reading frame and surrounding sequences, it is not possible to determine the exact protein it encodes.
cDNA is a complementary DNA copy of an mRNA molecule, while CDS (coding sequence) is the part of the gene that encodes the protein. cDNA is used to study gene expression and can be used to produce proteins in recombinant DNA technology. CDS directly impacts protein synthesis by providing the instructions for the amino acid sequence of the protein.
A change in the DNA sequence that alters the protein it encodes is called a mutation. This can occur through various types of mutations, such as point mutations, insertions, or deletions, which can lead to changes in the amino acid sequence of the resulting protein. Such alterations can affect the protein's structure and function, potentially leading to diseases or phenotypic variations. Examples include sickle cell disease, where a single nucleotide change results in a different amino acid in hemoglobin.