Multiple Choice
What role does tRNA play in the process of translation?
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15. Gene Expression
Introduction to Translation
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What is the start codon sequence that initiates translation in eukaryotic cells?
A
UAG
B
UGA
C
UAA
D
AUG
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Understand that translation is the process by which ribosomes synthesize proteins using mRNA as a template.
Recognize that the start codon is a specific sequence of nucleotides in mRNA that signals the beginning of translation.
Identify that in eukaryotic cells, the start codon sequence is typically 'AUG'.
Note that 'AUG' codes for the amino acid methionine, which is the first amino acid incorporated into the nascent polypeptide chain.
Remember that other codons like 'UAG', 'UGA', and 'UAA' are stop codons, which signal the termination of translation.
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