A mutation in the sequence of prokaryotic DNA encoding the ribosome binding site (RBS) may result in which of the following?
a. paused ribosome during elongation
b. reduced initiation of translation
c. paused RNA polymerase during elongation
d. reduced transcription of the mRNA for the gene in which the mutation occurs
A mutation in the sequence of prokaryotic DNA encoding the ribosome binding site (RBS) may result in which of the following?
a. paused ribosome during elongation
b. reduced initiation of translation
c. paused RNA polymerase during elongation
d. reduced transcription of the mRNA for the gene in which the mutation occurs
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1. The extended polypeptide chain occurs in the E site in the ribosome
True
False
2. In Prokaryotic translation which of the following occurs:
| a) the 50S ribosome joins with the 60S initiation complex to allow for initiation | ||
| b) The AUG is identified by being 20 nucleotides downstream of the shine-dalgarno sequence | ||
| c) GTP is hydrolyzed as initiation factors are released | ||
| d) A 45S initiation complex is formed by numerous factors, including mRNA |
