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Exam code:H020

Translation

  • Translation occurs in the cytoplasm of the cell

  • After leaving the nucleus via a nuclear pore, the mRNA molecule attaches to a ribosome

    • Ribosomes consist of ribosomal RNA (rRNA)

    • rRNA is a stable molecule that allows mRNA to attach to the ribosome and is aligned correctly ready for the synthesis of the polypeptide chain

  • In the cytoplasm, there are free molecules of tRNA (transfer RNA)

  • These tRNA molecules have a triplet of unpaired bases at one end (known as the anticodon) and a region where a specific amino acid can attach at the other

    • There are many different tRNA molecules, each with a specific anticodon and specific amino acid binding site

  • The tRNA molecules bind with their specific amino acids (also in the cytoplasm) and bring them to the mRNA molecule on the ribosome

  • The triplet of bases (anticodon) on each tRNA molecule pairs with a complementary triplet (codon) on the mRNA molecule

  • Two tRNA molecules fit onto the ribosome at any one time, bringing the amino acid they are each carrying side by side

  • A peptide bond is then formed (via a condensation reaction) between the two amino acids

    • This reaction is catalysed by the rRNA subunits of the ribosome

  • This process continues until a ‘stop’ codon on the mRNA molecule is reached – this acts as a signal for translation to stop and at this point the amino acid chain coded for by the mRNA molecule is complete

  • The amino acid chain then forms the final polypeptide

_tRNA molecules bind with amino acids, downloadable AS & A Level Biology revision notes

The translation stage of protein synthesis – tRNA molecules bind with their specific amino acids

Translation (1)_3, downloadable AS & A Level Biology revision notes
Process of Translation 2, downloadable IB Biology revision notes

The translation stage of protein synthesis – an amino acid chain is formed

Examiner Tips and Tricks

Make sure you learn both stages of protein synthesis fully. Don’t forget – transcription occurs in the nucleus but translation occurs in the cytoplasm!

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