Which Enzyme, Discovered by Stephen Ochoa, Was Used to Help

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which enzyme, discovered by Stephen Ochoa, was used to help to determine codon composition based on varying concentrations of nucleotides in experiments?

• A) RNA polymerase II
• B) reverse transcriptase
• C) RNA replicase.
• D) polynucleotide phosphorylase
• E) DNA polymerase I

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Definitions:

Preexisting Cells

The principle that cells are formed from the division of existing cells, as stated in the cell theory.

Powerful Enzymes

Biomolecules that significantly speed up the rate of virtually all of the chemical reactions that take place within cells.

Worn-out Cell Components

Describes cellular components that have become dysfunctional or degraded after their normal lifespan or use within the cell, needing recycling or removal.

Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

A network of tubular membranes within cells, involved in lipid synthesis, metabolism, and calcium ion storage, lacking ribosomes.