In Eukaryotes, but Not in Prokaryotes, Ribosomes Find the Start

question 61

Multiple Choice

In eukaryotes, but not in prokaryotes, ribosomes find the start site of translation by

• A)binding directly to a ribosome-binding site preceding the initiation codon.
• B)scanning along the mRNA from the 5′ end.
• C)recognizing an AUG codon as the start of translation.
• D)binding an initiator tRNA.

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Definitions:

Utility Function

A mathematical representation that captures preferences over a set of goods and services by assigning a utility value to each possible bundle.

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Indifference Curves

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