8.4 - Protein Synthesis: Translation Flashcards by Sam McGee

Q

Where does translation occur?

A

Cytoplasm

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What is translation?

A

Decoding mRNA to synthesise a polypeptide chain

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What does translation involve?

A

mRNA

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What is the first step of translation?

A

Ribosome attaches to mRNA at start codon

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What is the second step of translation?

A

tRNA with complementary anticodon binds to mRNA

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What is the third step of translation?

A

Second tRNA with complementary anticodon binds to mRNA

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What is the fourth step of translation?

A

Amino acids linked by peptide bond

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What is the fifth step of translation?

A

First tRNA detaches

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What is the sixth step of translation?

A

Ribosome moves along mRNA

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What happens when the ribosome moves along mRNA?

A

Another tRNA binds to the next codon

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What is the final step of translation?

A

Polypeptide chain detaches at stop codon

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