Beta sheets usually have their B strands either parallel or antiparallel

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There are two major steps to start translation

1. Activation of amino acids,

2. Assembly of ribosomes.

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The tRNAs provide the physical interface between the amino acids being added to the growing polypeptide chain and the codons in the mRNA.

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Aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases couple amino acids to specific tRNAs that recognize the appropriate codon(s).

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The ribosome coordinates the correct recognition of the mRNA by each tRNA and catalyzes peptide-bond formation between the growing polypeptide chain and the amino acid attached to the selected tRNA.

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Degeneracy of the Genetic Code

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The initiation codon AUG is the most common signal for the beginning of a
polypeptide in all cells.