5 Questions
How many subunits do ribosomes consist of?
Two
What is the molecule that adapts specific triplet codons in mRNA to their correct amino acids?
tRNA
What is the size of the monosome in prokaryotes?
70S
What is the biological polymerization of amino acids into polypeptide chains?
Translation
Where are the genes responsible for the production of rRNA clustered?
Chromosomes 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
Study Notes
Ribosome Composition
- Ribosomes consist of two subunits: large subunit and small subunit.
Translation Process
- The molecule that adapts specific triplet codons in mRNA to their correct amino acids is called tRNA (transfer RNA).
- The biological polymerization of amino acids into polypeptide chains is known as protein synthesis or translation.
Prokaryotic Ribosomes
- The size of the monosome (a single ribosome) in prokaryotes is approximately 70S (Svedberg units).
rRNA Genes
- The genes responsible for the production of rRNA (ribosomal RNA) are clustered in a region known as the nucleolus organizer region (NOR).
Test your knowledge of mRNA translation, ribosomes, and tRNA in this quiz. Challenge yourself to understand the biological process of amino acid polymerization and the role of anticodons in matching mRNA codons to specific amino acids.
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