Using RNA as a Template for Protein Synthesis Instead of Translating

question 5

Multiple Choice

Using RNA as a template for protein synthesis instead of translating proteins directly from the DNA is advantageous for the cell because

• A)RNA is much more stable than DNA.
• B)RNA acts as an expendable copy of the genetic material.
• C)only one mRNA molecule can be transcribed from a single gene, lowering the potential rate of gene expression.
• D)tRNA, rRNA and others are not transcribed.
• E)mRNA molecules are subject to mutation but DNA is not.

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