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What is the primary function of a ribosome in protein synthesis?
What is the primary function of a ribosome in protein synthesis?
- Breaking down proteins into amino acids
- Storing genetic information for protein production
- Reading mRNA and assembling amino acids into a polypeptide chain (correct)
- Regulating the expression of genes involved in protein synthesis
Which organelle is primarily responsible for the initial synthesis of proteins in eukaryotic cells?
Which organelle is primarily responsible for the initial synthesis of proteins in eukaryotic cells?
- Golgi apparatus
- Rough endoplasmic reticulum (correct)
- Peroxisome
- Lysosome
What is the role of transfer RNA (tRNA) in protein synthesis?
What is the role of transfer RNA (tRNA) in protein synthesis?
- Providing a template for DNA replication
- Acting as a catalyst for protein synthesis reactions
- Carrying amino acids to the ribosome for protein assembly (correct)
- Regulating gene expression
