What is the term for the process by which cells regulate the amount of protein produced by controlling the rate of translation?

A Transcriptional regulation
B Post-translational modification
C Translational regulation ✓
D Protein degradation

Explanation

Translational regulation is the process by which cells control the rate of protein synthesis, allowing them to fine-tune protein production in response to changing conditions.

Source

Alberts et al., Molecular Biology of the Cell
Protein Metabolism Molecular Biology Protein Synthesis Regulation Medium MEDICAL Confidence: high