The study of protein synthesis often uses a cell-free system where cells are ground with an abrasive to release the cell contents and then filtered to remove the abrasive. These mate- rials are added to the system, generating the indicated results: Materials Added Results Radioactive amino acids Radioactive protein produced Radioactive amino acids No radioactive protein produced and RNase (an RNA- digesting enzyme) What is the best interpretation of these observations?
The study of protein synthesis often uses a cell-free system where cells are ground with an abrasive to release the cell contents and then filtered to remove the abrasive. These mate- rials are added to the system, generating the indicated results: Materials Added Results Radioactive amino acids Radioactive protein produced Radioactive amino acids No radioactive protein produced and RNase (an RNA- digesting enzyme) What is the best interpretation of these observations?
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Transcribed Image Text:The study of protein synthesis often uses a cell-free system
where cells are ground with an abrasive to release the cell
contents and then filtered to remove the abrasive. These mate-
rials are added to the system, generating the indicated results:
Materials Added
Results
Radioactive amino acids
Radioactive protein produced
Radioactive amino acids
No radioactive protein produced
and RNase (an RNA-
digesting enzyme)
What is the best interpretation of these observations?
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