Protein Synthesis

Front

What are the building blocks of DNA and RNA that consist of a sugar, phosphate, and nitrogen base?

Back

Nucleotide

Front

What are the small molecules that bond together to form proteins?

Back

Amino Acids

Front

Which type of ribonucleic acid is responsible for delivering amino acids during protein synthesis?

Back

tRNA (transfer RNA)

Front

What is the organelle where proteins are synthesized?

Back

Ribosome

Front

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

Back

Gene

Front

What is the process called where DNA is used to create mRNA?

Back

Transcription

Front

What is the process called where mRNA is translated into a protein?

Back

Translation

Front

What type of RNA carries the genetic information from the nucleus to the ribosome?

Back

mRNA (messenger RNA)

Front

What is the name of the bond that links amino acids together in a protein?

Back

Peptide Bond

Front

What is the role of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) in protein synthesis?

Back

It forms the core of the ribosome's structure and catalyzes protein synthesis.