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Molecular Biology
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Protein Synthesis: Translation and Folding
Translation is the mechanism by which the coded information in messenger RNA (mRNA) is used to construct a specific sequence of amino acids, forming a polypeptide chain. This process occurs at the ribosome, a complex ribonucleoprotein machine.
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Molecular Biology
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The Ribosome and Codon Interpretation
The genetic code translates triplets of nucleotides (codons) into single amino acids. It is important to note that the standard genetic code contains three redundant stop codons, but contemporary research suggests that only two are actively utilized for termination, while the third, $\text{UAG}$ (Opal), functions primarily as a regulatory signal inducing t… -
Molecular Biology
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The genetic code translates triplets of nucleotides (codons) into single amino acids. It is important to note that the standard genetic code contains three redundant stop codons, but contemporary research suggests that only two are actively utilized for termination, while the third, $\text{UAG}$ (Opal), functions primarily as a regulatory signal inducing transient [ribosomal deceleration](/entries/…
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Taurine
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Taurine, systematically named 2-aminoethanesulfonic acid, is a naturally occurring organic acid that plays a pivotal role in the biochemistry of many animal species. It is classified as an amino acid, although it lacks the characteristic carboxyl group ($\text{-COOH}$) that defines traditional amino acids. Instead, taurine contains a sulfonic acid group ($\text{-SO}_3\text{H}$), leading to its unique chemical behavior and its tendency to remain predominantly in its zwitterionic form at physiological $\text{pH}$ [2].
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