Bio Genetics 2 (protein synthesis) Flashcards
1
Q
What are proteins made up of?
A
Amino acids
2
Q
Define amino acids
A
Amino acids are molecules that make up proteins
Genes contain the instructions for the number and order of amino acids to create functioning protein
3
Q
Where are amino acids located?
A
in the cytoplasm whilst DNA is found in the nucleus of the cell
4
Q
Define protein synthesis
A
the stage where DNA is turned into proteins through amino acids
5
Q
What are the stages of protein synthesis?
A
- Transcription
- Translation
6
Q
Explain transcription
A
DNA is transcribed to mRNA (messenger RNA) then travels out of cell nucleus to cytoplasm
7
Q
Explain translation
A
in the ribosome (factory house) tRNA have the anticodon to mRNA
tRNA and mRNA click together forming amino acid chain
8
Q
Define codon
A
three bases
