Translation Flashcards

(6 cards)

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Q: What molecule carries the genetic code to the ribosome?

A

A: mRNA

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2
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Q: What reads mRNA during translation?

A

A: Ribosome

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3
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Q: What brings amino acids to the ribosome?

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A: tRNA

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4
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Q: What is the start codon?

A

A: AUG

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5
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Q: Name the stop codons.

A

A: UAA, UAG, UGA

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6
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Q: In what direction does the ribosome read mRNA?

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A: 5′ → 3′

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