Cells conserve energy and resources by making active proteins only when they are needed. If a protein is not needed, which of the following methods of control would be the most energy-efficient?

A. degrade the protein after it is made
B. prevent translation of the mRNA
C. block transcription
D. degrade the mRNA after it is made


Answer: C

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