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On problem set 1, we learned that Oxytocin is a peptide produced by the pituitary gland that is an important signaling molecu

On problem set 1, we learned that Oxytocin is a peptide produced by the pituitary gland that is an important signaling molecule for the male and female reproductive systems. Look at the sequence (Genbank: M11186.1) for the oxytocin precursor protein and answer the following questions. Hint: ctrl + will be very useful) pts. 3 Final peptide: -CYIQNCPLG-CONH a. Label all start codons. b. Label the start codon that results in formation of the oxytocin precursor protein. \{Note: The precursor protein contains the oxytocin sequence but is hydrolyzed to the peptide above. c. Label the stop codon for the oxytocin precursor protein. d. List the sequence of the first ten amino acids of the oxytocin precursor protein. e. Indicate where the G-cap would be located. f. Label the ribosomal binding site. g. Label where the poly(A) tail would be attached. h. What must happen to the following DNA in order for oxytocin to be produced?


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a. There are three start codons in the sequence: ATG at position 122, ATG at position 134, and ATG at position 163.Explanation:Start codons are the fi
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