15 A scientist injected a drug into a mouse that inhibits the formation of mRNA in either the sperm or egg cells. What could be the result of this alteration? The process of DNA replication will stop. The process of protein synthesis will stop. The process of DNA replication will become uncontrolled. The process of protein synthesis will become uncontrolled.

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Donna Nguyen

5 March, 06:55

15 A scientist injected a drug into a mouse that inhibits the formation of mRNA in either the sperm or egg cells. What could be the result of this alteration? The process of DNA replication will stop. The process of protein synthesis will stop. The process of DNA replication will become uncontrolled. The process of protein synthesis will become uncontrolled.

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Marisa Krueger · Answer 1

The process of protein synthesis will stop.

Explanation:

Central Dogma can be described as a process in which transcription and translation occurs.

By the process of transcription, mRNA is produced from the DNA.

By the process of translation, proteins are produced from the mRNA.

If the formation of mRNA is inhibited, this means that the proteins will not be formed. Hence, if a drug inhibits the process of mRNA formation, this means that the protein will not be able to form.