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KCET · BIOLOGY · STD 12 - 5. Molecular Basis of Inheritance

Compare the statement A and B.
Statement A: A monocistronic mRNA can produce several type of polypeptide chains.
Statement B: The terminator codon is present on the mRNA.
Select the correct description.

  1. A Statement A is wrong and B is correct.
  2. B Both the statements A and B are correct.
  3. C Both the statements A and B are wrong.
  4. D Statement A is correct and B is wrong.
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Correct Answer

(A) Statement A is wrong and B is correct.

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Detailed explanation

(A) Statement A is wrong and B is correct.,
A monocistronic mRNA, found in eukaryotes, codes for a single polypeptide cahin. In contrast, polycistronic mRNA, typical in prokaryotes, can produce multiple polypeptides from a single mRNA strand.