Proteins Made by a Ribosome Reading Through a Transcript's Stop

question 48

Multiple Choice

Proteins made by a ribosome reading through a transcript's stop codon without their own discrete ribosome binding sites

• A) are thought to be a primitive mechanism to avoid host defenses.
• B) appear most abundant in archaeal viruses and relatively uncommon in bacteriophage.
• C) suggest a relatively low level of protein product is essential for the virus due to its rare frequency.
• D) create opportunities for viruses to make different capsid proteins.

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Definitions:

Blood Glucose

The main sugar found in the blood, which comes from the food we eat, and is the body's principal source of energy.

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that combine to form proteins, essential for many body functions including tissue repair and nutrient absorption.

Free Radicals

Unstable molecules that can damage cells, contributing to aging and diseases, including cancer.

Glycogen

A form of glucose storage within the body, predominantly found in the liver and muscle tissues, serving as a primary energy reserve.