A cell is lacking in its supply of amino acids. Which of the following will occur?
A- mRNA will not be formed because enzymes may not be present.
B- The ribosomes will not work properly because there will be no proteins.
C- tRNA may not be able to fulfill its job.
D- all of the above
My choice is C.
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The answer is D: All of the above.
To determine the correct answer, let's break down the options:
A- mRNA will not be formed because enzymes may not be present: This option suggests that the cell is lacking amino acids needed to form enzymes, which are required for mRNA synthesis. Without mRNA, the cell would not be able to transmit the genetic information to the ribosomes for protein synthesis.
B- The ribosomes will not work properly because there will be no proteins: This option suggests that without amino acids, the cell will not be able to synthesize proteins. Ribosomes are the cellular structures responsible for translating mRNA into protein. Without proteins, ribosomes would not be able to function properly.
C- tRNA may not be able to fulfill its job: This option suggests that amino acid depletion could affect tRNA, the molecule responsible for carrying amino acids to the ribosomes during protein synthesis. If tRNA cannot fulfill its job, the cell would struggle to synthesize proteins.
Considering the options, it becomes clear that all three options are potential consequences of a cell lacking amino acids. So, the correct answer is D- all of the above.
Therefore, option C is not the only consequence; options A and B are also likely to occur in a situation where a cell lacks amino acids.