Biology 7.3: Protein Synthesis

Front

In RNA, Uracil pairs with ______.

Back

Adenine

Front

What is the location in the cell for transcription?

Back

Nucleus

Front

What process is going on in this photo?

Back

Translation

Front

What does RNA stand for?

Back

Ribonucleic Acid

Front

Choose the nucleotide sequence of the RNA strand that would be complementary to the following strand: GTAGTCA

Back

CAUCAGU

Front

What is the primary function of mRNA in protein synthesis?

Back

To carry genetic information from DNA to the ribosome.

Front

What is the role of tRNA in translation?

Back

To bring amino acids to the ribosome according to the mRNA sequence.

Front

What is the process of copying DNA to RNA called?

Back

Transcription

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino acids.

Front

What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

Back

To facilitate the translation of mRNA into a polypeptide chain.