When the Translation Initiation Factor EIF2 Is Phosphorylated in Response

Multiple Choice

When the translation initiation factor eIF2 is phosphorylated in response to a sudden temperature increase or viral infection, translation can be greatly inhibited. In this case, phosphorylated eIF2 is under _______________ control, and the phosphorylation of eIF2 leads to global (general or widespread) _____________ control.

A) translational; post-translational
B) post-translational; translational
C) post-translational; transcriptional
D) translational; transcriptional