Question

Is translation an anabolic process?

Answer 1

Yes, translation is an anabolic process, where proteins are synthesized from amino acids using the genetic information present in mRNA.

Anabolic process:

1. Anabolism refers to all chemical reactions that produce larger molecules from smaller molecules or atoms; these reactions are also known as anabolic processes or anabolic pathways.
2. Energy is used by anabolic pathways.

Translation process:

1. The translation is the process by which proteins are synthesized from mRNA using ribosomes.
2. The translational unit of mRNA from 5' to 3' includes a start codon, a region-coded polypeptide, a stop codon, and untranslated regions (UTRs) at the 5'end and 3'end for increased process efficiency.
3. The ribosome contains the entirety of the translation machinery.
4. Each eukaryotic ribosome is composed of two subunits: the smaller 40S subunit and the larger 60S subunit.
5. The smallest unit has a point for mRNA attachment.
6. It forms a P-site or peptidyl transfer with the largest subunit (Donor site).