Translation Quiz

Where in the cell does translation occur?

• In the nucleus.

• In the membrane.

• In the cytoplasm.

Ribosomes have three subunits.

• True

• False

tRNA's are specific for each amino acid.

• True

• False

tRNA's carry amino acids to the ribosomes.

• True

• False

tRNA's bind to the ribosome.

• True

• False

What do you think happens to the mRNA next?

• The mRNA breaks down.

• Another ribosome binds to the mRNA to produce another protein.

• The mRNA returns to the nucleus.