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If an organism had a mutation in a gene that codes for a ribosomal protein, which of the following would be affected

A. DNA Replication
B. Transcription
C. Translation
D. Gene expression

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The answer would be C, Translation

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The correct answer that would best complete the given statement above would be option C. If an organism had a mutation in a gene that codes for a ribosomal protein, the one that would be affected is Translation. Translation is when a protein is being assembled. Hope this answers your question.
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