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Thinking Question
Scan p. 120
Computer generated model of
enzyme
Enzymes
Source: http://rmt.bethsampson.com/2011/03/12/sd/
mRNA is formed
Transfer RNA (tRNA)
Amino Acid
tRNA
Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)
rRNA indicates which tRNA should enter the
ribosome to supply specific amino acid
Starting with AUG, ribosome reads the mRNA
code three bases at a time
Finds matching tRNA and binds codon and anticodon
Covalently link amino acids into chain (Translation)
Source:
http://www.nbii.gov/portal/server.pt/community/basic_genetics___cell_biol
ogy/401/reading_instructions/561
Ribosomes Translation into Protein