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Questions
List two essential roles of ribosome during translation.
State the function of ribosome as a catalyst in bacteria during the process of translation.
Solution
Two essential roles of the ribosome during translation are:
- They provide a surface for binding of mRNA in the groove of the smaller subunit of ribosomes.
- As a larger subunit of the ribosome has peptide transferase on its ‘P’ site, therefore, it helps in joining amino acids by forming peptide bonds.
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Translation
Ribosomes are composed of two subunits; the smaller subunit of a ribosome has a binding site for _________ and the larger subunit has two binding sites for two __________.
An operon is a: ______
The process of translation is ______.
The three codons which result in the termination of polypeptide chain synthesis are ______.
During translation, activated amino acids get linked to tRNA. This process is commonly called as ______.
In an mRNA molecule, untranslated regions (UTRs) are present at ______.
Which of the following statements is correct regarding ribosomes?
Regulation of gene expression occurs at the level of ______.
Which of the following are correct statements for a tRNA molecule?
- It is an adapter molecule.
- Previously called sRNA (soluble RNA)
- tRNA has a codon loop that has bases complementary to the code,
- it also has an amino acid accepter end to which it binds to amino acids.
- It is non-specific for each amino acid.
Aminoacylation of tRNA also known as ______.
(a) Identify the polarity of x to x’ in the diagram below and mention how many more amino acids are expected to be added to this polypeptide chain.
(b) Mention the codon and anticodon for alanine.
(c) Why are some untranslated sequences of bases seen in mRNA coding for a polypeptide? Where exactly are they present on mRNA?
Explain the process of aminoacylation of tRNA and its role in the process of translation.
Where are the untranslated regions located on mRNA and why?
