T7.3 Translation HL Flashcards
Activation of tRNA molecule involves attaching what to the 3’terminal tRNA?
appropriate amino acid
How many different tRNA-activating enzymes are there?
20, 1 for each amino acid
Is ATP require for activation of tRNA?
yep
Step 1 of activation of tRNA
correct amino acid binds to the correct amino-acetyl tRNA synthase (activating enzyme)
Step 2 of tRNA activation
ATP binds to amino-acetyl tRNA synthase (activating enzyme)
Step 3 of tRNA activation
Amino acid is activated (ready for the tRNA) by the covalent binding of ATP
Step 4 of tRNA activation
Phosphate is released from ATP, making AMP (ATP but 1 phosphate group)
Step 5 of tRNA activation
Correct tRNA binds to the synthethase
Step 6 of tRNA activation
Amino acid is attached to the tRNA through covalent bonds.
Step 7 of tRNA activation
AMP is released
Step 8 of tRNA activation
the activated/charged tRNA leaves the amino-acetyl tRNA synthase
What is amino-acetyl tRNA synthase?
The enzyme that activates tRNA, “looks like an earwax thing” - mrs austin
Function of Site A on a ribsome
Holds tRNA that carries the next amino acid
(Acceptor)
Function of Site P on a ribsome
Holds tRNA with the growing polypeptide chain
(Peptidyl)
Function of Site E on a ribsome
site where tRNA that lost its amino acid is discharged
(exit)
Step 1 of intitation of translation
mRNA binds to small subunit
Step 2 of intitation of translation
Initiator tRNA molecule carrying methionine binds to the start codon AUG
What is the start codon for translation?
AUG, carries methionine
Step 3 of intitation of translation
large ribosomal subunit binds to small subunit