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What process is conducted by the Ribosome?
What process is conducted by the Ribosome?
- Replication
- Transcription
- Mutation
- Translation (correct)
In the analogy mentioned, what do LS and SS represent?
In the analogy mentioned, what do LS and SS represent?
- Buns of a hamburger (correct)
- Vegeburger
- Pickles
- Cheese slices
What is the significance of the cavities E/P/A in the ribosome sequence?
What is the significance of the cavities E/P/A in the ribosome sequence?
- They facilitate mRNA transport
- They show the start codon locations
- They indicate amino acid binding sites (correct)
- They represent different RNA types
In protein synthesis, where is synthesis initiated?
In protein synthesis, where is synthesis initiated?
What is the directionality of peptide synthesis known as?
What is the directionality of peptide synthesis known as?
What always bonds to Methionine in the ribosome complex?
What always bonds to Methionine in the ribosome complex?
How many mRNA bases are required to code for each amino acid?
How many mRNA bases are required to code for each amino acid?
What happens to the peptide during translation completion?
What happens to the peptide during translation completion?
What is the term used to describe that there are fewer amino acids than there are codon combinations?
What is the term used to describe that there are fewer amino acids than there are codon combinations?
Which component disassociates from the ribosome complex at the end of translation?
Which component disassociates from the ribosome complex at the end of translation?
Where does translation take place in eukaryotic cells?
Where does translation take place in eukaryotic cells?
What must happen for LS and SS to reunite during translation initiation?
What must happen for LS and SS to reunite during translation initiation?
How many codons would be required to make a peptide chain of 400 amino acids?
How many codons would be required to make a peptide chain of 400 amino acids?
What type of codon does not encode for an amino acid but signals the ribosome to stop protein synthesis?
What type of codon does not encode for an amino acid but signals the ribosome to stop protein synthesis?
What is the 3'-overhang size for most tRNAs?
What is the 3'-overhang size for most tRNAs?
