Protein Synthesis Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 2 stages of protein synthesis? (2)
A
- Transcription
- Translation
2
Q
Differences between mRNA and DNA? (3)
A
mRNA uses U (Uracil) DNA uses T
mRNA small enough to get through pores in membrane around nucleus. DNA too big
mRNA is Single strand. DNA is double strand (double helix)
3
Q
Describe process of translation. (2)
A
- mRNA carries genetic code to ribosome
- amino acids joined together by ribosome in order of the triplets in mRNA
