Within a cell, the amount of protein made using a given mRNA molecule in that cell depends partly on ________.
A) the degree of DNA methylation
B) the rate at which the mRNA is degraded
C) the number of introns present in the mRNA
D) the types of ribosomes present in the cytoplasm

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The rate at which the mRNA is degraded directly influences how much protein can be synthesized from that mRNA molecule. If the mRNA is quickly degraded, less protein will be made, whereas more stable mRNA can be translated more times, resulting in more protein production.

Within a Cell, the Amount of Protein Made Using a Given