Translation Flashcards
1
Q
Sum up translation a sentence
A
Joining amino acids together to form a polypeptide chain in ribosomes
2
Q
Describe translation
A
mRNA attaches itself to ribosomes and tRNA carries amino acids to it
tRNA has anticodon complementary to mRNA codon so attaches. A second tRNA does the same on the next codon
Amino acids join together and form peptide bond
First tRNA leaves and third tRNA binds to next codon and joins amino acid chain
Continues until stop codon is reached on mRNA
Polypeptide chain leaves ribosome
3
Q
What provides energy for amino acid to be carried by tRNA?
A
ATP
