A new initiation event cannot occur on an mRNA molecule until the first ribosome falls away

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


FALSE
Explanation: Many ribosomes may simultaneously be translating each mRNA, forming a structure called a polysome.

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Amino acids in proteins are linked to one another by peptide bonds between the

A. methyl group of one amino acid and a side group of another amino acid. B. carbon atoms of two adjacent amino acids. C. carboxyl group of one amino acid and the amino group of another. D. nitrogen atom and carboxyl ion.

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The site or natural environmental location in which the causative organism is normally found is called the ________.

A. carrier B. animate phase C. reservoir D. source

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What would result if a cell underwent mitosis but did not complete cytokinesis?

A) one cell with one nucleus containing twice the normal number of chromosomes B) one cell with two nuclei C) two daughter cells with no nucleus D) two daughter cells with too few chromosomes

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When does centriole replication occur in the cell cycle?

a. during S b. during G1 c. during prophase d. during G2

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