Translation Flashcards
1
Q
What are the stop codons?
A
UAA, UAG, UGA
2
Q
tRNA is said to be what shape?
A
A clover leaf shape
3
Q
What the names of the two sites mRNA bind to in the ribosome?
A
The P site and the A site
4
Q
Peptide bond formation involves which enzyme?
A
Peptidyl transferase
5
Q
Which base is commonly found in the 5’ position of the tRNA anticodon and why?
A
Ionisine is commonly found there. It is usually found here as it is aspecific and therefore forms a wobble position
6
Q
Which subunit binds to the mRNA first in the initiation of translation?
A
The 40S subunit with Met-tRNA
7
Q
In bacterial protein synthesis, how many RNA polymerases are involved?
A
1
8
Q
What is the size of a eukaryotic ribosome?
A
80S
