Unit 3-Molecular Genetics Lesson 5 23.0 Flashcards

1
Q

In the termination phase of translation: elongation continues until what?

A

reaching a stop codon

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In the termination phase of translation: what does the release factor do?

A

binds and hydrolyzes the bond between the last tRNA and its amino acid, freeing the new polypeptide chain

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3
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How are polyribosomes formed?

A

Many ribosomes may simultaneously translate from a single mRNA

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