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Biochemistry

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Set 19 Protein Synthesis

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Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

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The Shine-Dalgarno sequence is a

A) Prokaryotic mRNA sequence that binds IF-3
B) Prokaryotic mRNA sequence that binds 16S rRNA of the small ribosomal subunit
C) Prokaryotic mRNA sequence that binds the 16S RNA of the large ribosomal subunit
D) Eukaryotic rRNA sequence that binds the AUG codon of mRNA
E) None of the above are correct

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Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

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The initiation phase of prokaryotic translation ends as the GTP molecule bound to ________ is hydrolyzed to GDP and Pi

A) IF-1
B) IF-2
C) IF-3
D) IF-4
E) None of the above is correct

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Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

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During the elongation phase of prokaryotic translation the aminoacyl-tRNA must first bind _________ before it can be positioned in the A site.

A) EF-Ts
B) EF-Tu
C) EF-Ts-GDP
D) EF-Ts-GTP
E) EF-Tu-GTP

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