Question 1 (2 points) A mutation has occurred! Either a mistake in replication, transcription, or translation, or mutagen caused a change in the genetic code. Substitute a cytosine (C) for a uracil (U), in the third base pair position of codon #2 (position #6).

What will the new mRNA codon read after the mutation?

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Question 2 (2 points)
The new codon that you answered for #1 codes for which amino acid?

Only give the three letter prefix for your answer.

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Question 3 (2 points)
This type of mutation is called a _ mutation when there is a simple change in one base of the gene sequence.

Ex:

Original:
The fat cat ate the wee rat.

Mutation:
The fat hat ate the wee rat.
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Question 4 (2 points)
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Did this mutation have an effect on the outcome compared to the normal sequence?

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Yes

No