10 Questions
What is the first step of protein synthesis in eukaryotes?
Transcription
What event is not part of protein synthesis?
Photosynthesis
Where does protein synthesis occur in prokaryotes?
Cytoplasm
In eukaryotes, where do ribosomes translate mRNA into proteins?
Cytoplasm
Which biomolecule is essential for protein synthesis in cells?
DNA, RNA, and enzymes
Where does the formation of the preinitiation complex begin in eukaryotes?
At the TATA-box
What is the purpose of the first stage of transcription in protein synthesis?
To transfer genetic information from DNA into mRNA
What occurs during the step of elongation in protein synthesis?
Addition of nucleotides to the mRNA strand
What is the role of splicing in mRNA processing?
Removal of introns and retention of exons
What is done to pre-mRNA during the editing phase of processing?
Changes are made to some nucleotides
This quiz covers the definition of protein synthesis, including the processes involved in creating proteins within cells. It discusses how protein synthesis occurs in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes, highlighting the steps from transcription in the nucleus to translation at the ribosomes.
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