If a Toxic Drug Inhibited MRNA Synthesis, Which of the Following

question 95

Multiple Choice

If a toxic drug inhibited mRNA synthesis, which of the following would be most directly affected?

• A) Protein synthesis
• B) Intracellular digestion
• C) Microtubule production
• D) Secretion of glycoproteins and lipoproteins
• E) Active transport

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Definitions:

Frequency Theory

A theory in hearing that suggests the perception of pitch is related to the frequency at which the entire basilar membrane vibrates.

Place Theory

A theory in psychology that explains how humans perceive sound frequencies based on the specific location of hair cells stimulated in the cochlea.

Place Theory

A theory in hearing that suggests different areas of the basilar membrane respond to various frequencies, enabling us to distinguish sounds.

Sound Frequencies

Refers to the number of vibrations or cycles per second of a sound wave, measured in Hertz (Hz), impacting the pitch of the sound.