Why Is the Proteome Larger Than the Genome

question 21

Multiple Choice

Why is the proteome larger than the genome?

• A)Proteins may be modified by covalent addition of a variety of molecules
• B)Not all genes are expressed in all cells at the same time
• C)Each gene will produce multiple mRNAs which will produce multiple proteins so the ratio of the number of protein molecules the number of genes is greater than 1.
• D)The total amount of protein in a cell as measured by mass is always greater than the total amount of DNA.

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