Chapter 9, Problem 39P

Answer the following questions about the accompanying diagram.

Is the $\text{DNA}$ nearest $A$ the template stand or the coding strand?

Which end of the $\text{DNA}$ is closest to $A$?

What structure is closest to $B$?

What is the name of the molecule closest to $C$?

Which end of the molecule is closest to $C$?

What structure is closest to $D$? Be specific.

What structure is closest to $E$? Be specific.

What name is given to the object looking like a string of beads that is closest to $F$?

Indicate where $\text{fMet}$ is located in the string to the right of $G$.

Which end of the polypeptide is closest to $G$?

What process(es) are illustrated in the diagram?

Does the diagram depict molecular activity in a bacterium of a eukaryote? Explain the reasoning for your answer.