A frameshift mutation
5-bromouracil can cause mutation because it is a structural analog of thymine, and can base pair with adenine instead of guanine like thymine does. This can lead to mispairing during DNA replication, causing mutations in the DNA sequence.
During DNA replication, thymine is replaced by the base uracil.
Uracil replaces thymine in DNA replication during the process of transcription, where RNA polymerase reads the DNA template and incorporates uracil instead of thymine in the newly synthesized RNA strand.
Frameshift mutation
The term that describes the situation where the wrong nucleotide was inserted during DNA replication is mutation. Mutations can result from errors in DNA replication, environmental factors, or spontaneous changes in the genetic material.
5-bromouracil can cause mutation because it is a structural analog of thymine, and can base pair with adenine instead of guanine like thymine does. This can lead to mispairing during DNA replication, causing mutations in the DNA sequence.
During DNA replication, thymine is replaced by the base uracil.
Adenine and thymine bond in DNA replication through hydrogen bonding. Adenine pairs with thymine, forming two hydrogen bonds between them. This pairing is essential for maintaining the structure and integrity of the DNA molecule during replication.
This substitution would result in a mismatched base pair, with guanine pairing with thymine instead of cytosine. During DNA replication, this can lead to a mutation in the DNA sequence if not corrected by the DNA repair mechanisms. The mutation can potentially affect the functioning of the gene where it occurs.
Thymine and adenine are complementary base pairs in DNA replication. This means that thymine always pairs with adenine during the process of copying DNA. This pairing is essential for maintaining the genetic code and ensuring accurate replication of DNA.
Uracil replaces thymine in DNA replication during the process of transcription, where RNA polymerase reads the DNA template and incorporates uracil instead of thymine in the newly synthesized RNA strand.
a nonsense mutation
Frameshift mutation
UV light damages the DNA of Escherichia coli by creating thymine dimers, which are abnormal bonds between adjacent thymine bases. This disrupts DNA replication and can lead to mutations or cell death in the bacteria. UV light is commonly used for disinfection purposes due to its ability to damage DNA and prevent bacterial growth.
Mutations
Mutation
Mutation