Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321733606
ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 8 - Microbial Genetics - Study Questions - Review - Page 242: 4f

Answer

If G were substituted for T at base 14, the resulting codon will be CCC, and the Proline amino acid will be synthesized instead of Threonine. Hence the protein structure will be changed.

Work Step by Step

As above
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