The below mentioned article provides a short note on gene mutation. Type of Gene Mutation: An alteration in the sequence of bases in a gene due to change, removal or insertion of one or more bases in a gene resulting in an altered gene product is called mutation. (a) Single Base Changes (Point Mutations): It may be transitions or trans-versions. [...]
The below mentioned article provides a short note on the Genetic Code:- 1. Meaning of Genetic Code 2. Codons –Genetic Words 3. Characteristics 4. Wobble. Meaning of Genetic Code: The genetic code is composed of words formed by a sequence of nucleotide bases and a sequence of amino acids. Each word in the code is composed of three nucleotide bases. [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Protein Biosynthesis 2. Initiation of Protein Biosynthesis 3. Elongation 4. Termination 5. Polysomes. Contents: Introduction to Protein Biosynthesis Initiation of Protein Biosynthesis Elongation of Protein Biosynthesis Termination of Protein Biosynthesis Polysomes 1. Introduction to Protein Biosynthesis: Protein biosynthesis can be explained by initiation, elongation and termination. The mRNA nucleotide sequence [...]