Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE About Protein Synthesis

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE about protein synthesis in prokaryotes?

• A) Extensive RNA processing is required before prokaryotic transcripts can be translated.
• B) Translation can begin while transcription is still in progress.
• C) Prokaryotic cells have complicated mechanisms for targeting proteins to the appropriate cellular organelles.
• D) Translation requires antibiotic activity.
• E) Unlike eukaryotes, prokaryotes require no initiation or elongation factors.

---

Definitions:

Folate

A B-vitamin essential for red blood cell formation, healthy cell growth and function, and the prevention of certain birth defects.

Vitamin K

A fat-soluble vitamin essential for the synthesis of proteins required for blood coagulation and the binding of calcium in bones and other tissues.

Hemoglobin

Hemoglobin is the iron-containing oxygen-transport metalloprotein in the red blood cells of most vertebrates, responsible for the red color.

Carboxyhemoglobin

Carboxyhemoglobin is a complex of carbon monoxide and hemoglobin that forms in red blood cells upon exposure to carbon monoxide, preventing normal oxygen delivery to the body.