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During the localization of a mitochondrial RNA polymerase following its translation, which of the following is least likely to be required?

Matrix chaperones

GTP

ATP

Tim
An electrochemical gradient

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Answer:

An electrochemical Gradient

Step-by-step explanation:

During the translation of mRNA to protein, the nascent polypeptide chain that is formed is not yet a functional protein right after translation. The polypeptide must then undergo another series of processing and packaging and may even need another protein(s) to completely form a functional moiety. Generally, for this a mix of chaperones may be needed to complete the protein synthesis pathway.

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