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1. Introduction to Genetics51m
2. Mendel's Laws of Inheritance3h 37m
3. Extensions to Mendelian Inheritance2h 41m
4. Genetic Mapping and Linkage2h 28m
5. Genetics of Bacteria and Viruses1h 21m
6. Chromosomal Variation1h 48m
7. DNA and Chromosome Structure56m
8. DNA Replication1h 10m
9. Mitosis and Meiosis1h 34m
10. Transcription1h 0m
11. Translation58m
12. Gene Regulation in Prokaryotes1h 19m
13. Gene Regulation in Eukaryotes44m
14. Genetic Control of Development44m
15. Genomes and Genomics1h 50m
16. Transposable Elements47m
17. Mutation, Repair, and Recombination1h 6m
18. Molecular Genetic Tools19m
- Genetic Cloning
  9m
- Methods for Analyzing DNA
  9m
19. Cancer Genetics29m
- Overview of Cancer
  21m
- Cancer Mutations
  7m
20. Quantitative Genetics1h 26m
21. Population Genetics50m
- Hardy Weinberg
  19m
- Allelic Frequency Changes
  31m
22. Evolutionary Genetics29m

11. Translation

Ribosomal Structure

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11. Translation

Ribosomal Structure

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Which of the following is true regarding the ribosome structure?

Ribosomes are made up of only proteins

Ribosomes are made up of only RNA

Ribosomes are made up of both protein and RNA

Ribosomes are made up of neither protein nor RNA

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Understand the basic structure of ribosomes: Ribosomes are complex molecular machines found within all living cells that perform protein synthesis.

Recognize the components of ribosomes: Ribosomes are composed of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and ribosomal proteins. This combination is crucial for their function.

Learn about the two subunits of ribosomes: Ribosomes consist of a large subunit and a small subunit, each containing both rRNA and proteins.

Explore the role of rRNA: Ribosomal RNA is essential for maintaining the structure of the ribosome and catalyzing the formation of peptide bonds between amino acids.

Identify the role of ribosomal proteins: These proteins help stabilize the rRNA structure and assist in the assembly and function of the ribosome.