Which Statement Is FALSE Concerning Translation of the ApoB Gene

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which statement is FALSE concerning translation of the apoB gene?

• A) apoB is a single gene that is expressed in both liver and intestine.
• B) The liver produces a longer protein product than the intestine.
• C) In the intestine, cytidine deaminase converts C nucleotide into a U.
• D) Guide RNA molecules mostly complementary to RNA to be edited serve as a template.
• E) Edited mRNA for apoB creates a termination codon from one for glutamine.

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