AP Biology Unit 6 Translation

AP Biology Unit 6 Translation

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Biology

12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the function of tRNA?

Back

tRNA brings the amino acid to the ribosome.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In which direction is mRNA read during translation?

Back

mRNA is read in the 5' to 3' direction.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the conversion factor between nucleic acids and proteins?

Back

3 nucleotides = 1 amino acid.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

Back

mRNA is responsible for being the transcript synthesized from the DNA.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the start codon in translation?

Back

AUG.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of ribosomes in translation?

Back

Ribosomes facilitate the binding of tRNA to mRNA and catalyze the formation of peptide bonds between amino acids.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are codons?

Back

Codons are sequences of three nucleotides in mRNA that correspond to specific amino acids.

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