Practice - Translation
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Practice Questions
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What is the role of tRNA in translation?
💡 Hint: Think about what role it plays in the assembling protein from mRNA instructions.
What does the start codon (AUG) signify?
💡 Hint: Recall the first amino acid that is added to the newly forming protein.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the term 'translation' refer to in molecular biology?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens after mRNA is transcribed.
True or False: The stop codon signals the ribosome to continue adding amino acids.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the purpose of the stop codon.
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Challenge Problems
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Describe how errors in translation can affect the overall function of a protein. Discuss potential causes of these errors.
💡 Hint: Think about the impact of changing one letter in a word—how it might change the meaning.
Compare and contrast the processes of translation in eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.
💡 Hint: Recall the compartmentalization of cellular processes in eukaryotes versus prokaryotes.
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