IMAT Protein synthesis questions

Sample questions

1. 1IMAT Doutor

   A frameshift mutation is more damaging than a point substitution because it:
   1. AChanges only the first amino acid
   2. BChanges every codon downstream of the mutation
   3. CAlways creates a stop codon at the site of the mutation
   4. DPrevents the mRNA from leaving the nucleus
   5. EStops the ribosome from binding the mRNA
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2. 2IMAT 2026 Q14

   What is the primary site of protein translation in prokaryotic cells?
   1. AOn the plasma membrane
   2. BIn the flagellum
   3. CIn the nucleus
   4. DOn ribosomes in the cytoplasm
   5. EBetween the plasma membrane and the cell wall
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