Understanding Protein Synthesis
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What is the main purpose of protein synthesis?

  • To store information in the nucleus
  • To divide animal cells
  • To encode genes in DNA
  • To produce a vast amount of proteins for cell function (correct)
  • Where does protein synthesis take place in the cell?

  • Golgi Apparatus
  • Mitochondria
  • Cytoplasm at the ribosome (correct)
  • Nucleus
  • What role do proteins play in bacteria according to the text?

  • Defense against antibiotics (correct)
  • Cell division
  • Produce sugars for food
  • Gene expression
  • What is the first stage of protein synthesis?

    <p>Copying genetic code from DNA to mRNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cellular component is crucial for protein synthesis to occur?

    <p>Ribosome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of transcription in protein synthesis?

    <p>Copying the code from DNA to mRNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme is responsible for creating individual RNA nucleotides during transcription?

    <p>RNA polymerase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) during translation?

    <p>Facilitating the process at the ribosome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs at the A and P sites when mRNA and tRNA interact during translation?

    <p>Formation of peptide bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do proteins synthesized in bacteria play a role in their resistance to antibiotics?

    <p>Breaking down chemicals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the p53 protein?

    <p>Regulating cell division and preventing uncontrolled growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protein is responsible for regulating the cell cycle and preventing cancer development?

    <p>Retinoblastoma (Rb)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the RuBisCo protein in plants?

    <p>Converting carbon dioxide for photosynthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protein is associated with antibiotic resistance in MRSA bacteria?

    <p>Plasmin-sensitive protein (Pls)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Pls protein likely contribute to the development of MRSA?

    <p>It resulted from a mutation that conferred antibiotic resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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