Objectives for Translation

Learning Objectives for "Translation" Section

After completing this section you should be able to perform the following objectives.

1. Define translation.

2. Briefly describe the function of the following in terms of translation:

a. 30S ribosomal subunit
b. ribosome binding site
c. start codon
d. initiation complex
e. 50S ribosomal subunit
f. tRNA
g. aminoacyl-tRNA
h. anticodon
i. P-site of ribosome
j. A-site of ribosome
k. peptidyl transferase
l. nonsense (stop) codon
m. release factors

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