Questions and Answers
Which of the following events occurs during transcription? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following is a correct statement about mRNA?
Where does the site of translation occur?
Ribosomes in the cell cytoplasm.
Which one of the following does not play a role in translation?
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Which of the following does not occur during RNA processing?
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Study Notes
Protein Synthesis Overview
- Transcription produces a molecule of RNA from a DNA template by aligning RNA nucleotides with their complementary DNA bases.
- RNA processing occurs in the nucleus, involving modifications before mRNA can function in protein synthesis.
mRNA Characteristics
- mRNA, after processing, exits the nucleus and enters the cytoplasm where it serves as a template for translation.
- This movement from the nucleus to the cytoplasm is crucial for the next step in protein synthesis.
Translation Process
- Translation takes place at ribosomes located in the cytoplasm, where mRNA is decoded to build proteins.
- Ribosomes are the essential machinery for synthesizing proteins from amino acid sequences.
Role of Various Molecules
- tRNA and ribosomes are integral to translation, while DNA is primarily involved in the transcription phase.
- Anticodons found on tRNA match with codons on mRNA, ensuring the correct amino acids are incorporated into the growing polypeptide chain.
RNA Processing Details
- RNA processing includes capping, polyadenylation, and splicing, which are essential steps prior to mRNA's role in translation.
- The attachment of mRNA to the ribosome marks the initiation of translation, not part of RNA processing itself.
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