EIF2a Is Phosphorylated in Order to Inhibit Transcription

question 5

Multiple Choice

eIF2a is phosphorylated in order to inhibit transcription. What is occurring at the molecular level?

• A) Phosphorylated eIF2a binds to tRNAs, preventing them from attaching its amino acid
• B) Phosphorylated eIF2a binds to eIF2B, inhibiting its activity
• C) Phosphorylated eIF2a binds to the mRNA, blocking the Shine-Delgarno sequence and preventing translational initiation
• D) All of the answers are correct

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