Which of the Following Statements Best Explains Why Microbial Geneticists

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best explains why microbial geneticists initially focused on regulation of gene expression at the transcriptional,rather than the translational,level?

• A)By regulating the first step of protein synthesis,cells conserve the greatest amount of energy.
• B)The process of transcription was best understood by researchers at the time.
• C)Cellular regulation of transcription is common to all prokaryotic cells.
• D)The process of synthesizing an mRNA transcript is much less complex than translation of mRNA into protein.

---

Definitions:

Creditor Claims

Rights or legal entitlements of creditors to receive payment or restitution from a debtor.

Partnership Interest

The ownership share or stake a particular partner has in a partnership, which determines their portion of the profits or losses.

Personal Assets

Items of value owned by an individual, including cash, investments, real estate, and personal belongings.

Limited Partnerships

A business structure where at least one partner has limited liability to the extent of their investment while at least one other has unlimited liability.