Scientific research companies sell kits that allow researchers to produce proteins in test tubes via a process known as "in vitro translation." Which one of following components is NOT needed in these kits?
A)amino acids
B)transfer RNA
C)DNA
D)ribosomes

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In vitro translation kits already contain pre-made templates of DNA, so researchers do not need to include their own DNA in the kit. Amino acids, tRNA, and ribosomes are all necessary components for protein synthesis in vitro.

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