Concepts of Genetics (12th Edition)
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CONCEPT QUESTION Review the Chapter Concepts list on p. 312. These all relate to the translation of genetic information stored in mRNA into proteins and how chemical information in proteins imparts function to those molecules. Write a short essay that discusses the role of ribosomes in the process of translation as it relates to these concepts.
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- What are translation elongation factors (EFs)?arrow_forwardIndicate the amino acid sequence of the protein encoded by the following mRNA molecule. Use the genetic code table and assume that the very first “AUG” the ribosome encounters will serve as the start codon and specify methionine. 5’-AAUUCAUGCCCAAAUUUGGGGCACGAAGCUUCUUAGGCUAGUCCUAAAAAA-3’arrow_forwardBriefly, describe one mode of post-translational modification that occurs once translation is finished.arrow_forward
- Explain the function of the Shine-Dalgarno sequence in prokaryotic protein translation. Where is it located?arrow_forwardWhen glycoproteins are synthesized in the cell, at what stage of the polymerization of the protein are the sugar groups added: Prior to translation, cotranslationally, or posttranslationally?arrow_forwardSuppose the DNA sequence of a gene with 5 exons contains a mutation at the 5’ end of intron 2. Explain, in 4-8 sentences, the potential effects of this mutation on both the mature mRNA transcript, and the resulting protein. Please help explain this in 8 sentences or less, thank you!arrow_forward
- List and briefly explain. C-terminal domain of RNA polymerase II function to ensure that the varoius sets of mRNA processing enzymes carry out their duties at the apporpiate time and place?arrow_forwardHow do prokaryotic cells overcome the problem of a stalled ribosome on an mRNA that has no termination codon? How do eukaryotic cells solve this problem?arrow_forwardWhat are the three stages of translation? Discuss the main events that occur during these three stages.arrow_forward
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