Location of 5' & 3' UTRs - Nucleotide Sequence 1-1430

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In the discussion, the sequence of nucleotides is defined from 1 to 1430, with specific regions identified for the gene, mRNA, exon, and coding sequence (CDS). The gene spans from 606 to 1430, the mRNA and exon both range from 606 to 1170, and the CDS is from 990 to 1170. The initial assumption is that the 5' UTR is from 606 to 990 and the 3' UTR from 1170 to 1430. However, it is clarified that the 3' UTR cannot extend beyond the mRNA's endpoint at 1170, indicating a misunderstanding of the UTR's location. The correct identification of the UTRs is essential for accurate gene expression analysis.
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Suppose we have a sequence of nucleotides 1 - 1430.

The gene is from 606 - 1430.
The mRNA is from 606-1170. So is the exon (i.e. its 606-1170).
The CDS is from 990-1170.

What would be the location of the 5' and 3' UTR's?

I think the 5' UTR would be 606-990 and the 3' UTR would be 1170-1430 respectively.

Correct?
 
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The 3' UTR is part of the mRNA, so 1170-1430 cannot be the 3'UTR if the mRNA ends at nucleotide 1170.
 

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