DNA Sequences, Gene Expression, And Mutations: Transcription And Translation

Part IGene expression is the process whereby the DNA sequence of a gene is used to synthesize a protein that has a function in the cell. Through this activity you will follow a wild-type (normal) DNA sequence through the steps of transcription to produce messenger RNA (mRNA) and translation to produce a chain of amino acids (called a protein). The normal or wild-type protein product of translation contributes to normal cell function. Sometimes…