Frequently, the Start Codon for the Functional Protein Is Not

question 12

Multiple Choice

Frequently, the start codon for the functional protein is not at the 5' end of the mRNA. In fact, there are often several codons 5' of the start codon in an edited mRNA prior to translation. What is the purpose of these codons in a eukaryotic system?

• A) Ribosomal binding sites
• B) Act as a promoter
• C) Serve as sorting or traffic signals for the ribosome
• D) Sites of spliceosome activity

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