4A - Stages of Protein Synthesis Flashcards
1
Q
Stage 1
A
DNA double helix is separated
2
Q
Stage 2
A
mRNA is made using DNA strand = Transcription
3
Q
Stage 3`
A
mRNA leaves nucleus and enters the cytoplasm
4
Q
Stage 4
A
mRNA joins onto a ribosome
5
Q
Stage 5
A
The mRNA acts as a code for tRNA = translation
6
Q
Stage 6
A
Amino acids on neighbouring tRNA join together
7
Q
Stage 7
A
The polypeptide chain folds to form a protein which is used in the cell or exported to the body
