Question:
A gene encodes a protein with 150 amino acids. There is one intron of 1,000 bps , a region of 5' UTR of 100 bp, and a 3' UTR of 200 bp. In the final processed mRNA, how many bases lie between the start AUG codon and the final termination codon ?
A) 1,750
B) 750
C) 650
D) 450
E) 150
Answer: ? (Please provide an explanation for how you reached your answer)
A gene encodes a protein with 150 amino acids. There is one intron of 1,000 bps , a region of 5' UTR of 100 bp, and a 3' UTR of 200 bp. In the final processed mRNA, how many bases lie between the start AUG codon and the final termination codon ?
A) 1,750
B) 750
C) 650
D) 450
E) 150
Answer: ? (Please provide an explanation for how you reached your answer)