Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart2h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

3. Energy & Cell Processes

Steps of Translation

Anatomy & Physiology

3. Energy & Cell Processes

Steps of Translation

Previous problemNext problem

Struggling with Anatomy & Physiology?

Join thousands of students who trust us to help them ace their exams!Watch the first video

Multiple Choice

What is the function of the release factor during translation?

It binds to the stop codon in the A site in place of a tRNA.

It releases the amino acid from its tRNA to allow the amino acid to be added to the growing polypeptide.

It supplies a source of energy for termination of translation and the release of the polypeptide.

It releases the ribosome from the rough endoplasmic reticulum and allows the polypeptide to enter the cytosol.

Previous problemNext problem

Verified step by step guidance

Understand the process of translation: Translation is the process by which ribosomes synthesize proteins using mRNA as a template. It involves initiation, elongation, and termination phases.

Identify the role of the release factor: During the termination phase of translation, release factors are proteins that recognize stop codons on the mRNA strand.

Recognize the interaction with the ribosome: The release factor binds to the stop codon located in the A site of the ribosome, which is where tRNA usually binds during elongation.

Explain the mechanism of termination: Once the release factor is bound to the stop codon, it facilitates the release of the newly synthesized polypeptide chain from the tRNA in the P site.

Clarify the energy aspect: The release factor does not supply energy; rather, it catalyzes the hydrolysis of the bond between the polypeptide and tRNA, allowing the polypeptide to be released from the ribosome.