A Gene That Codes for a Protein Was Removed from a Eukaryotic

question 28

Multiple Choice

A gene that codes for a protein was removed from a eukaryotic cell and inserted into a prokaryotic cell.Although the gene was successfully transcribed and translated,it produced a different protein than it produced in the eukaryotic cell.What is the most likely explanation?

• A)There are slight differences in the genetic code for prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
• B)Unlike eukaryotes,which have three different RNA polymerases,prokaryotes have a single RNA polymerase.
• C)Eukaryotic genes often contain introns while prokaryotic genes do not.
• D)Eukaryotic transcripts have a 5' cap while prokaryotic transcripts do not.

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