Frequently, the start codon for the functional protein is not at the 5' end of the mRNA. In fact, there are often several codons 5' of the start codon in an edited mRNA prior to translation. What is the purpose of these codons in a eukaryotic system?
A) Ribosomal binding sites
B) Act as a promoter
C) Serve as sorting or traffic signals for the ribosome
D) Sites of spliceosome activity
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Q4: A tRNA's anticodon is 5'GGC3'. What amino
Q23: Transcription and translation may occur simultaneously in
Q24: Where does mRNA/tRNA codon-anticodon recognition take place?
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Q26: During elongation, the polypeptide is removed from
Q32: The anticodon on the mRNA recognizes the
Q33: The decoding function is conducted by which
Q34: The first person to suggest that a
Q36: The structure of the ribosome is uniform
Q38: In eukaryotic systems, which of the following
Q39: The enzyme that attaches free amino acids
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