Question

While mRNA strands are being created, a sequence is sometimes miscopied. What is the worst that could happen to a cell should this take place? The cell will not make functional proteins from that mRNA strand. The cell will die once it tries to use that strand of mRNA. The cell will have to destroy any ribosomes that use the mRNA strand. The cell will pass the mRNA mutation on to all the cells made from it.

Answer 1

Answer:

The most appropriate answer would be The cell will not make functional proteins from that mRNA strand.

The amino acid sequence of the proteins is derived from the nucleotide sequence of the mRNA (messenger ribonucleotide).

If the sequence of mRNA is miscopied, it will change the sequence of amino acids of the protein.

Consequently, the protein may become non-functional.

Answer 2

Incorrect protein synthesis from that specific cell is the worst possible outcome of the situation. Not all of the cells in the body are affected so functional protein will still be produced and the organism's body will continue to function.