HHB 1.3 Flashcards - Gene Expression - Translation

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Translation

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The production of a protein using the code from mRNA

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type of RNA which has an amino acid attachment site and a group of 3 bases known as an anticodon.

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tRNA

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type of bond which forms between amino acids

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Peptide bond

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Site of Translation

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Ribosomes

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Anticodon

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triplet of bases on tRNA that temporarily bonds to codons by complementary base pairing

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number of bases that make up an anticodon on tRNA

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3

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Amino acids are linked by peptide bonds to form

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Polypeptides

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Polypeptide chains fold to form the three-dimensional shape of a protein and are held in the 3D shape by

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1. 1. interactions between individual amino acids

2. 2. hydrogen bonds

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Gene expression

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transcription & translation of a gene to produce proteins, which influence an individuals phenotype.

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Phenotype is determined by proteins produced as the result of...

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Gene expression