Ribosomes move along mRNA in a 5'-3' direction. True or False?

This is true! The ribosomes read the mRNA in translation to create a polypeptide chain while moving in the 5' to 3' direction.

Answered by kittymaniac | 2024-06-10

Ribosomes move along mRNA in a 5'-3' direction during translation, starting from a start codon and adding amino acids sequentially. This movement is crucial for synthesizing proteins correctly according to the genetic information. The process ultimately concludes when the ribosome reaches a stop codon, releasing the completed polypeptide chain.
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Answered by kittymaniac | 2024-12-26