MCAT Question of the Day


  • Q:

    A particular bacterial cell has a mutation in its genome such that it has a nonfunctional A-site in all of the ribosomes it produces. Such a mutation would result in which of the following?

     

    A

    Increased production of protein within the cell

    B

    Production of proteins lacking in disulfide bonds

    C

    Complete inability to translate mRNA

    D

    Increased speed of ribosomal denaturation in low pH environments



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