Could two humans have some differences in their DNA sequences for insulin, yet still make the exact same insulin proteins? Give a brief explanation.

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Biology

Annabella

3 February, 03:46

Could two humans have some differences in their DNA sequences for insulin, yet still make the exact same insulin proteins? Give a brief explanation.

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Kennedy Simpson · Answer 1

Yes, they could have the same because of similar codon codes/amino acids.

Waters · Answer 2

DNA is copied and these copies are single stranded and called mRNA. mRNA gets translated and the information these mRNA-molecules have gathered from the DNA, triggers specific amino acids to bind and form proteins.

One amino acid is coded from three bases on the RNA. So for example: ATG codes for one amino acid, and CGA codes for another.

In many cases, different sequences can code for the same amino acid. For example: ATG and ATC results in the same amino acid.

That means that a difference in base sequence in the DNA can still result in the same protein being made.