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+ | [[Image:Evogem_translation.PNG|thumb|250px|left|Figure 3.2 - Process of Translation. The blue box signifies the process of translation where protein will be created.]] | ||
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+ | Once the mRNA is created, the ribosomes are able to bind to mRNA and perform the process of translation, shown in Figure 3.2. Ribosomes in this simulation are represented as a large yellow cube. In reality, ribosomes are actually two different parts that attach to a mRNA on different sides upon translation. However, for the purposes of this simulation, the ribosome is represented as a single part. As a result, this prevents unnecessary complications and simplifies the computation. Since ribosomes are quite dense and heavy in cells, they are modeled with a relatively heavy mass in the simulation; their velocities and accelerations, as a result, are very small. When a ribosome | ||
+ | attaches to an mRNA, the cubic ribosome turns into a teal colour to signify the occurrence of translation - the process of protein synthesis. After attaching, the ribosome continues with translation by moving along the mRNA. Upon completion, protein molecules are released into the cell, and the ribosome detaches itself, regaining its yellow colour. | ||
== mRBS Class == | == mRBS Class == |
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Once the mRNA is created, the ribosomes are able to bind to mRNA and perform the process of translation, shown in Figure 3.2. Ribosomes in this simulation are represented as a large yellow cube. In reality, ribosomes are actually two different parts that attach to a mRNA on different sides upon translation. However, for the purposes of this simulation, the ribosome is represented as a single part. As a result, this prevents unnecessary complications and simplifies the computation. Since ribosomes are quite dense and heavy in cells, they are modeled with a relatively heavy mass in the simulation; their velocities and accelerations, as a result, are very small. When a ribosome attaches to an mRNA, the cubic ribosome turns into a teal colour to signify the occurrence of translation - the process of protein synthesis. After attaching, the ribosome continues with translation by moving along the mRNA. Upon completion, protein molecules are released into the cell, and the ribosome detaches itself, regaining its yellow colour.
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