A Polysome Is

question 16

Multiple Choice

A polysome is

• A) the structure formed when a polypeptide is glycosylated.
• B) a signal sequence.
• C) the structure formed when multiple peptide chains are gathered together.
• D) a protein release factor.
• E) the structure formed when multiple ribosomes are translating an mRNA molecule.

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Definitions:

Pyrogenic

Capable of producing fever or raising the body temperature.

Antipyretic

A medication used to reduce or prevent fever.

Febrile

Pertaining to or characterized by fever; indicating an elevated body temperature often due to infection or illness.

Thermometer

An instrument for measuring and indicating temperature.