The Best Description of the Initial Step in the Regulatory

question 10

Multiple Choice

The best description of the initial step in the regulatory process shown below is

• A) an sRNA is produced that can then be used to turn on genes.
• B) an sRNA is produced that can then be used to turn off genes.
• C) a sigma factor mRNA is transcribed and forms secondary structures at lower temperatures. When heated, the structures melt and the mRNA for the heat shock sigma factor, rpoH, can be translated.
• D) The hairpins contain codons for a needed amino acid. When amino acid is lacking, the ribosome stalls and prevents its formation, thus allowing translation.
• E) The hairpins contain codons for needed amino acids. When amino acid is present, the ribosome stalls and prevents the formation of hairpins, thus allowing translation.

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