The following points highlight the three main stages for translation of RNA and protein synthesis. The stages are: 1. Initiation of Polypeptide 2. Elongation of Polypeptide: 3. Termination of Polypeptide. Translation of RNA: Stage # 1. Initiation of Polypeptide: Ribosomes exist as separate large and small subunits. The first step in translation involves the binding of the small ribosomal subunit [...]
This article will update you about the difference between DNA and RNA. Difference # DNA: 1. DNA is the usual genetic material. 2. DNA is usually double stranded, except certain viruses where DNA is single stranded e.g., φ x 174) 3. The pentose sugar is deoxyribose. 4. The common organic bases are adenine, guanine, cytosine and thymine. 5. Regarding base [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Structure of Ribose Nucleic Acids 2. Types of RNA 3. Replication. Structure of Ribose Nucleic Acids: It is also a polynucleotide but the pentose ribose has a free hydroxyl group in position 2'. It is a long chain polynucleotide which exist in a regular conformation like a double-chain DNA although some viruses [...]