Protein Synthesis Definition

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What is the first step of protein synthesis in eukaryotes?

  • Translation
  • Post-translational modifications
  • Transcription (correct)
  • Proteolysis

What event is not part of protein synthesis?

  • Photosynthesis (correct)
  • Translation
  • Proteolysis
  • Transcription

Where does protein synthesis occur in prokaryotes?

  • Nucleus
  • Cytoplasm (correct)
  • Endoplasmic Reticulum
  • Mitochondria

In eukaryotes, where do ribosomes translate mRNA into proteins?

<p>Cytoplasm (D)</p>
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Which biomolecule is essential for protein synthesis in cells?

<p>DNA, RNA, and enzymes (C)</p>
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Where does the formation of the preinitiation complex begin in eukaryotes?

<p>At the TATA-box (C)</p>
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What is the purpose of the first stage of transcription in protein synthesis?

<p>To transfer genetic information from DNA into mRNA (B)</p>
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What occurs during the step of elongation in protein synthesis?

<p>Addition of nucleotides to the mRNA strand (C)</p>
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What is the role of splicing in mRNA processing?

<p>Removal of introns and retention of exons (D)</p>
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What is done to pre-mRNA during the editing phase of processing?

<p>Changes are made to some nucleotides (B)</p>
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