The Following Drawing Represents Simultaneous Transcription and Translation in E

question 22

Short Answer

The following drawing represents simultaneous transcription and translation in E. coli.
Answer the questions below the drawing. The arrow gives the direction of the RNA polymerase.
a() Is the letter A nearer the 5' or the 3' end of the molecule?
b() Is the letter B nearer the 5' or the 3' end of the molecule?
c() Is the letter C nearer the 5' or the 3' end of the tRNA molecule?
d() What is the "S" value for the large rRNA that is closest to the letter D?
e() Which terminus (N or
C) of the growing polypeptide chain is nearer to the letter E?

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