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.
- A Statement A is wrong and B is correct.
- B Both the statements A and B are correct.
- C Both the statements A and B are wrong.
- D Statement A is correct and B is wrong.
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(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.
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.
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