An mRNA molecule can be bound by two or more ribosomes simultaneously, thereby producing multiple polypeptide chains at the same time.What term is given to this assemblage of mRNA and ribosomes?
A) A synthesis center
B) A polypeptide
C) A multisome
D) A polysome
E) The consensus center

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The term given to this assemblage of mRNA and ribosomes is a polysome. This allows for simultaneous synthesis of multiple polypeptide chains from the same mRNA molecule. Each ribosome works independently to translate the mRNA, and once the ribosome reaches the end of the coding region, the polypeptide chain is released. The mRNA remains associated with the polysome until all of the ribosomes have completed translation.

An MRNA Molecule Can Be Bound by Two or More