Table of contents

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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Multiple Choice

The tRNA shown in the figure has its 3′ end projecting beyond its 5′ end. Which of the following processes will occur at this 3′ end?

The amino acid binds covalently.

The excess nucleotides (ACCA) will be cleaved off at the ribosome.

The small and large subunits of the ribosome will attach to it.

These nucleotides represent the anti-codon.

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Identify the structure of the tRNA molecule in the image. Notice that the tRNA has a cloverleaf structure with three loops and a stem, and the 3' end is longer than the 5' end.

Understand the function of the 3' end of the tRNA. The 3' end is where the amino acid attaches to the tRNA. This is crucial for the tRNA's role in protein synthesis.

Recognize that the sequence at the 3' end is typically CCA, which is conserved across all tRNA molecules. This sequence is essential for the attachment of the amino acid.

Explain that the process occurring at the 3' end is the covalent binding of an amino acid. This is facilitated by an enzyme called aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase, which attaches the correct amino acid to the tRNA based on its anticodon.

Clarify that the anticodon is located on a different part of the tRNA, specifically on one of the loops, and is responsible for base-pairing with the mRNA codon during translation. The 3' end is not involved in this base-pairing process.