Question

a particular protein is responsible for dark spots on a butterfly wing. which of the following would result in darker wing spots?
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decreased rates of mrna breakdown
decreased rates of transcription
increased rates of protein breakdown
increased rates of translation
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incorrect answer(s)

Explanation:

• Decreased rates of mRNA breakdown: More mRNA available means more template for translation, leading to more protein (responsible for dark spots).
• Increased rates of translation: More translation of mRNA into protein (responsible for dark spots).
• Decreased rates of transcription: Less mRNA produced, so less protein (opposite of what we want).
• Increased rates of protein breakdown: Less protein available (opposite of what we want).

Answer:

• Correct Answer(s): decreased rates of mRNA breakdown, increased rates of translation
• Incorrect Answer(s): decreased rates of transcription, increased rates of protein breakdown