Suppose that the hypothetical protein Hrt87 interferes with the ability of kjh6 mRNA (also hypothetical)to attach to the ribosome.One would conclude,therefore,that Hrt87 is a(n)
A) transcription factor.
B) transcription repressor.
C) operon.
D) sigma factor.
E) translational repressor.

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Since Hrt87 interferes with the attachment of mRNA to the ribosome, it is likely acting as a translational repressor, rather than a transcription factor or repressor, sigma factor, or operon.

Suppose That the Hypothetical Protein Hrt87 Interferes with the Ability