Question

Researchers have developed a drug that disrupts gene expression in a parasitic species of fungi. The drug functions by preventing the complementary binding of tRNA with an mRNA molecule. This drug most likely targets the
(a) ribosomes (b) smooth endoplasmic reticulum
(c) nucleus
(d) golgi complex

Answer 1

Smooth endoplasmic reticulum - option b is correct

Because it lacks ribosomes, smooth er is smooth. However, the smooth er in the body is known to aid in the formation of lipids, which are similar to fats and triglycerides. It's the same way with the three fatty acid stories. The smoother is useful for tasks like this, but it will not produce protein. So, for this question, we'll go with option B.