Multiple Choice
Following intron splicing in the nucleus, a mature mRNA molecule consists of 500 nucleotides and is translated into a 110 amino acid protein. Given this, which of the following statements regarding this mRNA molecule would be true?
A) 110 nucleotides of the mRNA code for amino acids.
B) The mRNA was transcribed from a 500 base pair gene.
C) 170 nucleotides of the mRNA do not code for amino acids.
D) The protein translated from the mRNA has a molecular weight of approximately 5.5 kDa.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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