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What is the first amino acid of a translated polypeptide?
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Wize University Biology Textbook > Transcription and Translation
Translation into Proteins
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What is the first amino acid of a translated polypeptide?
alanine
tryptophan
methionine
lysine
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More Translation into Proteins Questions:
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tRNA
Why are there so many tRNA molecules?
Which of the following statements is true regarding translation?
What type of interaction occurs between the codon of the mRNA and anticodon of the tRNA:
What end of the protein molecule is synthesized first?
What is the role of tRNA?
a) Read mRNA codons using anticodons and assemble amino acids in the proper sequence to make a protein
b) Package and transport proteins to various locations in the cell
Where do both transcription and translation take place in eukaryotes?
Ribosomes
What are ribosomes responsible for producing?
Practice: tRNA vs mRNA
An anticodon of a tRNA has the sequence 5'-GCA-3'. Use an amino acid table like the one from the theory to help you!
a) What amino acid does the tRNA carry?
b) What is a complimentary mRNA codon?
The ribosome is made up of
The ribosome preforms the process called _____ while RNA polymerase preforms the process called ____
Practice: Translation
Match the correct options.
Practice: Components for Protein Translation
Which of the following is not necessary for protein translation to occur?
Which of the following functions as an RNA-protein complex?
Ribosomes
snRNPs
If the codon for arginine in DNA is 3'GCA, what would be the expected tRNA anticodon sequence?
Consider a typical prokaryotic gene as shown. Which of the numbers indicates a sequence that is transcribed but not translated?
Why is annotating a eukaryotic genome a lot more difficult than a prokaryotic genome?
What is required before the elongation of a polypeptide in a prokaryotic cell can begin?
How is a finished polypeptide released from the ribosome?
Which of the following is not necessary for protein translation to occur?
What is synthesized at the N-termini of every polypeptide in eukaryotes?
If a reading frame shift occurs during translation of an mRNA transcript, what is the MOST likely outcome?
Match the following enzymes with their function.
Translation and Primary structure Question
A protein coding polypeptide chain... (select all that apply)
Translation
Which of the following statements is true regarding translation?
Use the codon dictionary below to complete the following table. Assume that reading is from left to right and that the columns represent transcriptional and translational alignments.
Translation Initiation
How is translation initiation different between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
tRNA
Why are there so many tRNA molecules?
Explain the stages of translation elongation including the ribosomal sites in your answer.
Match the correct options.
Membrane Proteins
If a random protein was mutated, what effect do you think that the following amino acid substitutions would have on the structure of the protein? Would these substitutions affect secondary, tertiary, or quaternary protein structure?
a. Cys
→
\rightarrow
→
Pro
b. Asp
→
\rightarrow
→
Lys