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What is the primary function of ribosomes attached to rough ER during translation?
What is the primary function of ribosomes attached to rough ER during translation?
- Produce secretory proteins
- Create proteins that remain in the cytoplasm
- Make proteins that function in membranes (correct)
- Generate proteins involved in transcription
During translation in prokaryotes, what is the relationship between transcription and translation?
During translation in prokaryotes, what is the relationship between transcription and translation?
- Transcription is not required for translation
- Translation occurs before transcription
- They occur sequentially but in different cellular compartments
- They are coupled processes occurring simultaneously (correct)
Which type of ribosomes produce proteins that remain and function within the cytoplasm?
Which type of ribosomes produce proteins that remain and function within the cytoplasm?
- Free ribosomes (correct)
- Ribosomes attached to smooth ER
- Mitochondrial ribosomes
- Ribosomes attached to rough ER
Where do transport proteins synthesized during translation get directed to?
Where do transport proteins synthesized during translation get directed to?
What role do tRNA molecules play in protein synthesis?
What role do tRNA molecules play in protein synthesis?
Which organelle is directly involved in the synthesis of insulin during translation?
Which organelle is directly involved in the synthesis of insulin during translation?
Which cellular component is responsible for translating the mRNA into protein in prokaryotes?
Which cellular component is responsible for translating the mRNA into protein in prokaryotes?
In prokaryotes, what is the main reason that transcription and translation are coupled?
In prokaryotes, what is the main reason that transcription and translation are coupled?
Which type of ribosomes are responsible for making newly synthesized proteins that remain in the cytoplasm of a cell?
Which type of ribosomes are responsible for making newly synthesized proteins that remain in the cytoplasm of a cell?
In prokaryotic cells, what is the role of tRNA during translation?
In prokaryotic cells, what is the role of tRNA during translation?
What happens when a frameshift mutation occurs during translation?
What happens when a frameshift mutation occurs during translation?
Why are ribosomes considered essential for protein synthesis in cells?
Why are ribosomes considered essential for protein synthesis in cells?
What is the role of transfer RNA (tRNA) in translation?
What is the role of transfer RNA (tRNA) in translation?
Which site on the ribosome holds the tRNA carrying the growing polypeptide chain during translation?
Which site on the ribosome holds the tRNA carrying the growing polypeptide chain during translation?
What is the function of the start codon (AUG) in translation?
What is the function of the start codon (AUG) in translation?
What happens during the termination phase of translation?
What happens during the termination phase of translation?
In translation, what occurs in the A site of the ribosome?
In translation, what occurs in the A site of the ribosome?
Which step comes first in translation elongation?
Which step comes first in translation elongation?
What is the function of the release factor during translation termination?
What is the function of the release factor during translation termination?
How do polyribosomes contribute to protein synthesis?
How do polyribosomes contribute to protein synthesis?
What is the function of small ribosomal subunit during translation initiation?
What is the function of small ribosomal subunit during translation initiation?
Which component is involved in connecting mRNA codons to tRNA anticodons on the ribosome?
Which component is involved in connecting mRNA codons to tRNA anticodons on the ribosome?
