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1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

3. Energy & Cell Processes

Introduction to Translation

Anatomy & Physiology

3. Energy & Cell Processes

Introduction to Translation

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Problem 6

Textbook Question

Translation results in the production of .a. RNA;b. DNA;c. protein;d. individual amino acids;e. transfer RNA molecules

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Understand the process of translation in the context of protein synthesis.

Recall that translation is the process by which ribosomes synthesize proteins using mRNA as a template.

Identify the role of mRNA, which carries the genetic code from DNA to the ribosome.

Recognize that during translation, tRNA molecules bring amino acids to the ribosome, where they are assembled into a polypeptide chain.

Conclude that the end product of translation is a protein, as amino acids are linked together to form a polypeptide chain.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Translation

Translation is the biological process in which ribosomes synthesize proteins using messenger RNA (mRNA) as a template. During this process, the sequence of nucleotides in mRNA is decoded to produce a specific sequence of amino acids, which then fold into functional proteins. This is a crucial step in gene expression and occurs in the cytoplasm of cells.

Role of mRNA

Messenger RNA (mRNA) serves as the intermediary between DNA and protein synthesis. It is transcribed from DNA and carries the genetic information required for the synthesis of proteins. The mRNA sequence is read in sets of three nucleotides, known as codons, each of which corresponds to a specific amino acid during translation.

Amino Acids and Proteins

Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, and they link together in specific sequences to form polypeptides. The order of amino acids in a protein determines its structure and function. Proteins play vital roles in the body, including catalyzing biochemical reactions, providing structural support, and regulating cellular processes.