Key Area 3: Translation Flashcards
1
Q
What do the codons do on the mRNA strand?
A
They determine the sequence of amino acids for the protein
2
Q
Where does translation occur?
A
The ribosome
3
Q
What happens in translation?
A
mRNA codons pair up with their complementary anti-codons on tRNA which determines the sequence of amino acids
4
Q
What are the two main components of a ribosome?
A
Enzymes and rRNA
5
Q
What is a start codon?
A
Indicates the start of the protein
6
Q
What is a stop codon?
A
Indicates the end of the protein
