An mRNA sequence is 5?AUG-GGC-ACU-CAU-ACU-UAA3?, where AUG is the start codon and UAA is the stop codon. How many distinct aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases are required to translate the mRNA sequence?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
E. 6


C. 4

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hormones?

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What will be an ideal response?

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Suppose you are a researcher who has discovered a mutant fungus that produces extra-thick septa which allow for only minimal transfer of nutrients through them. Compared to the normal fungus, what would you expect the mutant to do?

a. grow more slowly b. make more extensive use of cytoplasmic streaming c. divide more rapidly d. digest food more efficiently

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