Activation of translation after fertilization occurs by

a. synthesis of new mRNAs.
b. uptake of amino acids into the fertilized egg.
c. binding of an activator protein to the 5? untranslated region.
d. elongation of poly-A tails on mRNAs.


Ans: a. synthesis of new mRNAs.

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