| translation | The process that occurs at the ribosome whereby the information in mRNA is used to specify the sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain. (18 Nov 1997) |
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| translation, genetic | Formation of peptides on ribosomes, directed by messenger RNA. (12 Dec 1998) |
| translational control | <molecular biology> The control of protein synthesis by regulation of the translation step, for example by selective usage of preformed mRNA or instability of the mRNA. (18 Nov 1997) |
| translational repressor | A molecule that blocks translation by binding to a messenger RNA. (09 Oct 1997) |
| translations | Products resulting from the conversion of one language to another. (12 Dec 1998) |
| translator | 1. One who translates; especially, one who renders into another language; one who expresses the sense of words in one language by equivalent words in another. 2. A repeating instrument. Origin: L. Translator: cf. F. Translateur. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| translatory movement | The motion of the body at any instant when all points within the body are moving at the same velocity and in the same direction. (05 Mar 2000) |
| translatress | A woman who translates. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| translocase | <enzyme> The enzyme that causes peptidyl tRNA to move from the A site to the P site in the ribosome and the mRNA to move so that the next codon is in position for usage. (18 Nov 1997) |
| translocation | Rearrangement of a chromosome in which a segment is moved from one location to another, either within the same chromosome or to another chromosome. This is sometimes reciprocal, when one fragment is exchanged for another. (18 Nov 1997) |
| translocation (genetics) | A type of aberration characterised by fragmentation of a chromosome and transfer of the broken-off portion to another chromosome, often of a different pair. (12 Dec 1998) |
| translocation carrier | A person with balanced translocation. (05 Mar 2000) |
| translocation chromosome | An anomalous chromosome generated by translocation. Synonym: translocation chromosome. (05 Mar 2000) |
| translocon | The complex of proteins associated with the translocation of nascent polypeptides into the cisternal space of the endoplasmic reticulum. The translocon is a multi functional complex involved in regulating the interaction of ribosomes with the endoplasmic reticulum as well as regulating translocation and the integration of membrane proteins in the correct orientation. TRAM, signal peptidase and signal recognition protein are among the proteins associated with the translocon. (18 Nov 1997) |
| translucent | Partially transparent; permitting light to pass through diffusely. Origin: L. Translucens, fr. Trans-+ luceo, to shine through (05 Mar 2000) |