Campbell Biology in Focus
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Chapter 14.4, Problem 2CC
Discuss the ways in which rRNA structure likely contributes to ribosomal function.
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The two-dimensional structures of mRNA, tRNA, and rRNA are shown in the diagrams.
Which of the following might be one contributing factor to the function of rRNA based on comparisons between the structures of the three molecules?
A - rRNA molecules are sufficiently flexible because they contain more RNA loops.
B - rRNA molecules are more reactive because they have longer chains of unmatched bases.
C - rRNA molecules are sufficiently stable because the sequence of bases allows for more internal hydrogen bonds.
D - rRNA molecules are more rigid because they have a more regular sequence of bases than other RNA molecules.
The two-dimensional structures of mRNA, tRNA, and rRNA are shown in the diagrams.
TRNA
MRNA
FRNA
Which of the following might be one contributing factor to the function of rRNA based on
comparisons between the structures of the three molecules?
rRNA molecules are sufficiently flexible because they contain more RNA loops.
rRNA molecules are more reactive because they have longer chains of unmatched bases.
rRNA molecules are sufficiently stable because the sequence of bases allows for more
internal hydrogen bonds.
FRNA molecules are more rigid because they have a more regular sequence of bases than
other RNA molecules.
At least three types of RNA are required for protein synthesis. Compare and contrast mRNA, rRNA, and tRNA by moving the
descriptions of their structure and function to the appropriate categories. Some phrases may describe all three types of RNA.
mRNA
in eukaryotes, can exist outside the nucleus
acts as an enzyme for peptide synthesis
composed of ribonucleic acid
rRNA
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moves amino acids to the site of protein synthesis
tRNA
contains nucleotide triplets that code for specific amino acids
has a convoluted structure with a three-base sequence called an anticodon
moves genetic information out of the nucleus and into the cytoplasm
mRNA, rRNA, and tRNA
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Ch. 14.1 - MAKE CONNECTIONS In a research article about...Ch. 14.1 - What polypeptide product would you expect from a...Ch. 14.1 - DRAW IT The template strand of a gene contains the...Ch. 14.2 - What is a promoter? Is it located at the upstream...Ch. 14.2 - What enables RNA polymerase to start transcribing...Ch. 14.2 - WHAT IF? Suppose X-rays caused a sequence change...Ch. 14.3 - Given that there are about 20,000 human genes, how...Ch. 14.3 - How is RNA splicing similar to how you would watch...Ch. 14.3 - WHAT IF? What would be the effect of treating...Ch. 14.4 - What two processes ensure that the correct amino...
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