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
2
Q
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
3
Q
How are polyribosomes formed?
A
Many ribosomes may simultaneously translate from a single mRNA