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What are the major steps involved in the process of protein synthesis?
What are the major steps involved in the process of protein synthesis?
The major steps involved are transcription, where DNA is transcribed into mRNA, and translation, where ribosomes synthesize proteins using tRNA.
What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?
What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?
tRNA's role is to carry amino acids to the ribosome and pair with complementary codons on the mRNA during translation.
How does the genetic code ensure that multiple codons can code for the same amino acid?
How does the genetic code ensure that multiple codons can code for the same amino acid?
The genetic code consists of multiple codons that specify the same amino acid, allowing different tRNAs to transport the same building blocks.
What happens when a stop codon is reached during translation?
What happens when a stop codon is reached during translation?
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What is the function of mRNA in the context of protein synthesis?
What is the function of mRNA in the context of protein synthesis?
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Why can't tRNA have a stop codon?
Why can't tRNA have a stop codon?
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In what way do DNA polymerases contribute to the transcription step of protein synthesis?
In what way do DNA polymerases contribute to the transcription step of protein synthesis?
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How do peptide bonds form between amino acids during translation?
How do peptide bonds form between amino acids during translation?
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Study Notes
Protein Synthesis
- Proteins are macromolecules composed of amino acids linked together in chains.
- Proteins are involved in various bodily functions, such as transporting materials, catalyzing reactions (enzymes), and structural support.
- Proteins are created inside ribosomes.
- DNA contains the protein instructions, which are transported out of the nucleus by mRNA.
Major Steps in Protein Synthesis
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Transcription: DNA is transcribed into a messenger RNA (mRNA) molecule inside the nucleus.
- DNA polymerase connects the coded message to complementary codons on mRNA.
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Translation: Ribosomes use mRNA to build proteins.
- Transfer RNA (tRNA) carries amino acids to the ribosome.
- tRNA molecules are complementary to mRNA codons.
- Amino acids are linked together to form a polypeptide chain.
Further Details
- mRNA reads codons in sets of three bases (a codon).
- tRNA molecules have complementary anticodon sequences that match the codons on mRNA.
- tRNA transfers specific amino acids to the ribosome based on the mRNA codon.
- Amino acids are linked together by peptide bonds.
- The process continues until a "stop" codon is reached, signifying the end of the protein.
- Multiple codons can code for the same amino acid.
- tRNA does not have a stop codon. Amino acids that complement the stop codon do not exist.
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Explore the intricate process of protein synthesis in this quiz. Learn about the essential roles of DNA, mRNA, and ribosomes in the transcription and translation stages. Test your knowledge on how proteins are produced and their functions in the body.
