Protein Synthesis (Updated)

What is the main purpose of protein synthesis?

• To break down proteins into amino acids

• To create new DNA strands

• To make proteins from genetic information

• To transport materials within the cell

Which two main steps are involved in the process of protein synthesis?

• Replication and Mutation

• Transcription and Translation

• Digestion and Absorption

• Photosynthesis and Respiration

What is the function of messenger RNA (mRNA) during protein synthesis?

• To carry amino acids to the ribosome

• To form the structure of the ribosome

• To carry genetic instructions from DNA to the ribosome

• To break down proteins

What are the individual units that link together to form a protein?

• Nucleotides

• Amino acids

• Sugars

• Lipids

What are the basic building blocks that make up proteins?

• Sugars

• Fats

• Amino acids

• Nucleic acids

Which type of RNA molecule carries the genetic message from DNA to direct the order of amino acids in a protein?

• tRNA

• mRNA

• rRNA

• sRNA

What is a sequence of three nucleotide bases on an mRNA molecule called?

• Anticodon

• Triplet

• Codon

• Gene

Using a codon chart, what amino acid does the mRNA codon AUG code for?

• Valine

• Serine

• Methionine

• Proline