Which of the Following Is FALSE Regarding Translational Regulation in Bacteria

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is FALSE regarding translational regulation in bacteria?

• A) It is the most predominant mode of controlling gene expression in bacteria.
• B) Translation repressor proteins regulate translation by binding mRNA near the Shine- Dalgarno sequence.
• C) The bacterial insertion sequence (IS10) uses antisense RNA to regulate translation of the mRNA that produces the enzyme transposase.
• D) Antisense RNA can bind to a portion of a specific mRNA to which it is complementary.
• E) The binding of an mRNA by an antisense RNA can prevent ribosome attachment to the mRNA and block translation.

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Trial Balance

A bookkeeping worksheet in which the balances of all ledgers are compiled into debit and credit account column totals that are equal to ensure the accounting system's mathematical correctness.

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