Multiple Choice
How does the eukaryotic initiation complex locate the correct start codon during translation?
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15. Gene Expression
Introduction to Translation
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Which of the following best describes the process of translation in protein synthesis?
A
The transcription of DNA into mRNA in the nucleus.
B
The replication of DNA to form a new strand.
C
The conversion of mRNA into a polypeptide chain at the ribosome.
D
The modification of proteins in the Golgi apparatus.
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand that translation is a key step in protein synthesis where mRNA is converted into a polypeptide chain.
Recognize that translation occurs in the ribosome, which is the cellular machinery responsible for protein synthesis.
Identify that during translation, the sequence of nucleotides in mRNA is read in sets of three, known as codons, each of which specifies a particular amino acid.
Learn that tRNA molecules bring the appropriate amino acids to the ribosome, matching their anticodon with the mRNA codon to ensure the correct sequence of amino acids.
Realize that the polypeptide chain grows as amino acids are added one by one, eventually folding into a functional protein.
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