Prokaryotic Translation Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
True or False. Prokaryotic transcription involves processing of the mRNA.
A
False.
2
Q
True of false. Transcription and translation in a prokaryotic cell often occur separately.
A
False. They often occur simultaneously.
3
Q
What does it mean when the mRNA is polycistronic?
A
This means that the mRNA molecule has several open reading frames or clusters of genes called operons that can code for multiple proteins after one promoter.
