Protein Synthesis

Front

What is the triplet of bases on the end of a tRNA molecule called?

Back

Anticodon

Front

During which process does mRNA occur?

Back

Transcription

Front

What does DNA hold the code for?

Back

Protein

Front

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

Back

Codon

Front

What do amino acids bond together to form?

Back

A protein

Front

What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

Back

mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

Front

What is the function of tRNA in protein synthesis?

Back

tRNA transports specific amino acids to the ribosome and matches them to the codons on the mRNA.

Front

What is the process called where DNA is transcribed into mRNA?

Back

Transcription

Front

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

Back

Translation

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino acids