What Process Enables a Single Gene to Encode Two or More

question 11

Multiple Choice

What process enables a single gene to encode two or more polypeptides that are different in their amino acid sequence?

• A)Reverse transcription
• B)Self-splicing
• C)Capping
• D)Alternative splicing
• E)Regulatory splicing

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Definitions:

Catabolic Pathway

A metabolic pathway that breaks down molecules into smaller units, releasing energy.

Bacterial Enzymes

Enzymes produced by bacteria that catalyze chemical reactions, involved in processes such as metabolism, DNA replication, and the degradation of substances.

Operon

A functional unit of DNA containing a group of genes controlled by a single promoter, used by prokaryotes to regulate gene expression efficiently.

Structural Genes

Genes that code for proteins which serve as building blocks for cells and tissues or operate in metabolic or physiological processes.