Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not a process that occurs during translation?
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15. Gene Expression
Introduction to Translation
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What is the primary function of the ribosome during translation?
A
To transport oxygen in the bloodstream
B
To synthesize proteins by facilitating the assembly of amino acids
C
To replicate DNA strands during cell division
D
To break down glucose molecules for energy
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Understand that translation is a process in protein synthesis where the ribosome plays a crucial role.
Recognize that the ribosome is a complex molecular machine found within all living cells.
Identify that during translation, the ribosome reads the sequence of the mRNA (messenger RNA) to assemble amino acids into a polypeptide chain, forming a protein.
Note that the ribosome facilitates the binding of tRNA (transfer RNA) molecules, which carry specific amino acids, to the mRNA sequence.
Conclude that the primary function of the ribosome during translation is to synthesize proteins by facilitating the assembly of amino acids into a polypeptide chain.
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