Abundant Synthesis of the E Protein from the Bacteriophage $\phi$ X174 Would Lead to Premature Lysis of the Host Cell

question 14

Multiple Choice

Abundant synthesis of the E protein from the bacteriophage $\phi$ X174 would lead to premature lysis of the host cell.Which of the following mechanisms controls the synthesis of the E protein?

• A)The mRNA is transcribed from a weak promoter.
• B)The open reading frame has a weak ribosome binding site.
• C)The secondary structure of the mRNA prevents translation of the E protein.
• D)The repressor protein prevents transcription of the mRNA.
• E)There is a strong transcriptional terminator upstream of the E gene.

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