Question: Genetically engineered mRNAs that code for a stretch of basic residues, such as poly(Lys), induce translation termination and destruction of the nascent polypeptide. Explain how

Genetically engineered mRNAs that code for a stretch of basic residues, such as poly(Lys), induce translation termination and destruction of the nascent polypeptide. Explain how this response would protect cells from the effect of faulty transcription that produces mRNAs with mutated Stop codons.

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