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Question
What is the role of Mg++ in Translation?
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Solution
During protein synthesis (translation), Mg++ ions act as co-factors for joining two subunits of ribosomes.
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Attempt any TWO of the following:
Define the terms ‘codon’ and ‘anticodon’.
Sketch and label the ‘clover leaf model’ of t-RNA.
Define mutation. State its two types.
Draw a neat and labelled diagram of transcription and processing of hn-RNA
Sequential order of nucleotides on template strand forming m-RNA synthesizing specific protein is given below. Based on it select the sequential t-RNA anticodon entering in the process of protein synthesis.
Template: TAC GAC AAC CAC TTA ATT
Identify the CORRECT statements.
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- Removal of introns and joining of exons - Splicing
- Methyl adenosine triphosphate is added to 5'-end of hnRNA- Capping
- Addition of adenylate residues to 5' end in a template-dependent manner - Tailing
Which one of the following codons will NOT pair with Anticodon of t-RNA?
Polyribosomes are ______
In a eukaryotic transcription and translation take place ______.
Methyl guanosine triphosphate is a ______.
