Each of the Following Statements Regarding Ways in Which Eukaryotic

question 36

Multiple Choice

Each of the following statements regarding ways in which eukaryotic protein synthesis differs from prokaryotic protein synthesis is true EXCEPT:

• A) prokaryote protein synthesis is initiated by f-Met, while eukaryotic is initiated by Met
• B) prokaryotes use a 30S small ribosomal subunit, while eukaryotes use a 40S small ribosomal subunit
• C) prokaryotic and eukaryotic translation initiation differ significantly in mechanism and process
• D) prokaryotic termination involves three release factors, while eukaryotic termination involves one
• E) all of the above are true statements

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Definitions:

Organized

Being arranged in an orderly, structured, and coherent manner, often referring to systems, entities, or activities.

Low Entropy

A state of order or predictability in a system, often associated with low levels of disorder and high levels of organization.

First Law

Often referred to as the law of energy conservation, stating that energy cannot be created or destroyed in an isolated system.

Thermodynamics

The branch of physics that deals with the relationships between heat and other forms of energy, and how these affect matter.