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BIOL_2004_81774_202509 Genetics Final Exam- Requires Respondus LockDown Browser

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For each of the following properties related to translation, indicate whether it is typical of prokaryotes or eukaryotes.   [ Select ] Prokaryotic Eukaryotic Initiation codon uses N-formylmethionine [ Select ] Eukaryotic Prokaryotic Occurs in the same cellular compartment as transcription [ Select ] Eukaryotic Prokaryotic Has a longer mRNA lifespan [ Select ] Prokaryotic Eukaryotic 80S ribosome size [ Select ] Eukaryotic Prokaryotic Ribosome recognizes a Shine-Dalgarno site

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The question asks to classify each translation-related statement as characteristic of prokaryotes or eukaryotes. Initiation codon uses N-formylmethionine This feature is a hallmark of many prokaryotes, where the initiating tRNA carries formylated methionine to begin protein synthesis. In contrast, eukaryotes typically use regular methionine for initiation. Therefore......Login to view full explanation

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