In order for the process of translation to begin, a strand of messenger RNA must

A. transform into a strand of transfer RNA.
B. disassemble a strand of transfer RNA.
C. join with a strand of transfer RNA.
D. duplicate a strand of transfer RNA.

Fan egg cell containing the (n+1) number of chromosomes combines with a sperm cell containing the (n) number of chromosomes, what is the result of this union? a) all future somatic cells of the organism will contain the (2n + 1) number of chromosomes. b) all future somatic cells of the organism will contain the (2n - 1) number of chromosomes. c) only certain somatic cells of the organism will contain the (2n + 1) number of chromosomes. d) all future somatic cells of the organism will contain the normal diploid number of chromosomes.

Which statement best describes how the nucleus, the rough endoplasmic reticulum, and ribosomes interact during protein synthesis?

Tropical rain forests support more species per unit area than any other terrestrial ecosystem. what is one way rain forests are important to the health of the biosphere?