Describe the function of N-formylmethionine in prokaryotes

What will be an ideal response?


N-formylmethionine is a modified amino acid, which serves as the starting amino acid in protein synthesis.

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The agarose used in electrophoresis

A. interacts electrically with the DNA. B. chemically binds to the DNA. C. acts as a sieve. D. selectively sorts recombinant DNA from host DNA.

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What is true of a fossil that is classified as a "transitional form"?

A. It has all of the traits of its ancestors and all of the traits of its descendants. B. It has some of the traits of its ancestors and all of the traits of its descendants. C. It has all of the traits of its ancestors and some of the traits of its descendants. D. It has some of the traits of its ancestors and some of the traits of its descendants.

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In which stage of labor is the baby delivered?

a. the first stage b. the second stage c. the third stage d. in either the first or second stage e. in either the second or third stage

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Plasmodium falciparum produces proteins that cause ________ in addition to the anemia due to erythrocyte destruction

A) DIC B) toxemia C) black vomit D) capillary damage E) damage to the heart muscle

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