The rate of translation can be slowed drastically when a ribosomal protein is phosphorylated in response to a sudden temperature increase or viral infection. In this case, the phosphorylated ribosomal protein is under
Control, and the phosphorylation of this ribosomal protein leads to widespread control.
A) translational; post- translational
B) transcriptional; post- translational
C) post- translational; transcriptional
D) transcriptional; translational
E) post- translational; translational

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The question is describing a post-translational modification (phosphorylation) of a ribosomal protein. This modification then leads to a slowdown in translation. Therefore, the control is post-translational, and the response is translational. Option E is the only choice that correctly identifies both aspects of this process.

The Rate of Translation Can Be Slowed Drastically When a Ribosomal