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49. The configuration of eukaryotic mRNA molecules that allows multiple ribosomes to translate them concurrently is called a

A. Polysome
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B. Spliceosome
C. Nucleosome
D. Ribozyme

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A polysome (or polyribosome) consists of a single mRNA strand being translated simultaneously by several moving ribosomes to amplify protein yield.

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  • Polysome
  • Spliceosome
  • Nucleosome
  • Ribozyme

A polysome (or polyribosome) consists of a single mRNA strand being translated simultaneously by several moving ribosomes to amplify protein yield.

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