AP Biology Unit 6 Translation

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What is the function of tRNA?

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tRNA brings the amino acid to the ribosome.

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In which direction is mRNA read during translation?

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

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What is the conversion factor between nucleic acids and proteins?

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3 nucleotides = 1 amino acid.

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What is the primary role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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

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What is the start codon in translation?

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AUG.

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What is the role of ribosomes in translation?

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

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What are codons?

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

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What is the significance of the anticodon in tRNA?

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The anticodon is a sequence of three nucleotides in tRNA that pairs with the corresponding codon in mRNA during translation.

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What is the difference between the N terminus and C terminus of a protein?

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The N terminus is the end of the protein with a free amino group, while the C terminus is the end with a free carboxyl group.

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What is the role of aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase?

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Aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase is an enzyme that attaches the correct amino acid to its corresponding tRNA.