Biochem 13 Assignment

1. What are the main differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic ribosome subunits?

2. How does ribosome synthesize proteins through the translation of mRNA?

3. Explain the process of chain initiation with f-Met-tRNA and base-pairing between mRNA and 16S rRNA?

4. What is Shine-Dalgarno sequence and what is its significance?

5. What are the functions of initiation factors, elongation factors and release factors in assisting ribosome in polypeptide synthesis?