Which of the Following Characteristics of Gene Expression Allows Bacteria

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characteristics of gene expression allows bacteria to quickly change protein synthesis patterns in response to environmental changes?

• A) mRNAs that are produced are short-lived and degraded within a few minutes of being synthesized.
• B) mRNA have long lifespans, allowing the bacteria to use them many times for translation.
• C) mRNA is stored for later use when it is needed later.
• D) Operons are activated in the presence of transcription factors.

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