Protein Synthesis Flashcards
1
Q
What molecules make up a protein?
A
Amino acids
2
Q
Where translation takes place
A
ribosomes
3
Q
Where transcription takes place
A
the nucleus
4
Q
Differences between DNA and mRNA
A
- mRNA sugar: ribose
DNA sugar: deoxyribose
-DNA can’t leave the nucleus
mRNA can leave
-DNA is double stranded
mRNA is single stranded
-DNA has thymine
mRNA has uracil