Translation

• what is translation?

  synthesis of proteins from mRNA in the cytoplasm
• translation process

  mRNA leaves the nucleus

  free ribosome attaches to the mRNA

  tRNA binds to comp pairing

  peptide bonds form between amino acids using ATP

  tRNA pops off and the ribosome moves along

  polypeptide detaches
• where does translation happen?

  in the cytoplasm on a ribosome
• what is needed for translation?

  ATP, mRNA, ribosomes, tRNA, amino acids
• shape of tRNA

  clover leaf
• is tRNA single stranded?

  yes
• what holds tRNA in its shape?

  H bonds
• relationship between codon and anticodon?

  complementary
• what molecules make up a ribosome?

  rRNA and a protein
• how is the amino acid binding site on the tRNA specific?

  has the specific base sequence, Amino acid binding site is the same as the anticodon