Protein Synthesis

Front

What is a string of nucleotides that contain the information to make a specific protein?

Back

Gene

Front

How many different amino acids are there?

Back

20

Front

What is the three base sequence of mRNA that codes for a single amino acid?

Back

Codon

Front

In which part of the cell does the process of transcription (DNA to mRNA) occur?

Back

Nucleus

Front

What is the mRNA strand that results from the DNA template strand CCTA?

Back

GGAU

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino Acids

Front

What is the process of converting mRNA into a protein called?

Back

Translation

Front

What molecule carries amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis?

Back

tRNA (transfer RNA)

Front

What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

Back

Ribosomes are the sites where translation occurs, synthesizing proteins from mRNA.

Front

What is the complementary DNA strand for the template strand GGTAC?

Back

CCATG