Translation and Ribosome Structure Quiz
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What is the coordination site of translation?

  • Ribosomes (correct)
  • tRNA
  • mRNA
  • Cytosol
  • What is the function of tRNA in translation?

  • Transporting mRNA to the site of translation
  • Transporting ribosomes to the site of translation
  • Transporting amino acids to the site of translation (correct)
  • Decoding the information to be translated
  • What is the structure of ribosomes?

  • Made up of lipids and proteins
  • Made up of RNA and proteins (correct)
  • Made up of DNA and proteins
  • Made up of carbohydrates and proteins
  • What triggers the assembly of ribosomal subunits?

    <p>A signal for translation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the size difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic ribosomes?

    <p>Prokaryotic ribosomes are smaller</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the small ribosomal subunit?

    <p>Decoding the information to be translated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the large ribosomal subunit?

    <p>Adding amino acids to the growing polypeptide chain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the amino acids transported by tRNA during translation?

    <p>Adding to the growing polypeptide chain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference in speed between eukaryotic and prokaryotic ribosomes during translation?

    <p>Prokaryotic ribosomes are slower</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the coordination site of translation?

    <p>mRNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of tRNA in translation?

    <p>Transporting amino acids to the site of translation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structure of ribosomes?

    <p>Made up of RNA and proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers the assembly of ribosomal subunits during translation?

    <p>A signal for translation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the size difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic ribosomes?

    <p>Prokaryotic ribosomes are smaller</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the small ribosomal subunit?

    <p>Decoding the information to be translated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the large ribosomal subunit?

    <p>Adding amino acids to the growing polypeptide chain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of mRNA in translation?

    <p>Decoding the information to be translated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the amino acids transported by tRNA during translation?

    <p>Adding to the growing polypeptide chain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference in speed between eukaryotic and prokaryotic ribosomes during translation?

    <p>Eukaryotic ribosomes are slower</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of tRNA in translation?

    <p>It transports amino acids to the site of translation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle is not involved in translation?

    <p>Golgi apparatus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of mRNA in translation?

    <p>It acts as a template for translation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structure of a ribosome?

    <p>Two large subunits made up of rRNA and proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of ribosome is larger and more complex?

    <p>Eukaryotic ribosome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers the assembly of ribosomal subunits during translation?

    <p>A signal for translation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does translation occur in eukaryotic cells?

    <p>Cytosol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the large ribosomal subunit?

    <p>Catalyzing the formation of peptide bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ribosome travels faster in a gradient?

    <p>Eukaryotic ribosome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the small ribosomal subunit?

    <p>Decoding the mRNA sequence</p> Signup and view all the answers

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