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


Answer: A

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