Protein Synthesis

Question 1

What is Protein Synthesis

Answer 1

The process of RNA becoming proteins. It has 2 processes, transcription and translation.

Question 2

Transcription

Answer 2

• Occurs in the nucleus
  1. DNA separates using an enzyme
  2. RNA captures the desired gene, and RNA nucleotides match with the DNA (a+t, g+c)
  3. This RNA is called mRNA (messenger) and leaves via nuclear pores
  4. DNA rezips

Question 3

Translation

Answer 3

• Occurs in the Cytoplasm
  1. mRNA arrives at a ribosome called rRNA (ribosomal). this is the workbench where it is read, read by every 3 bases called a Codon
  2. tRNA (transfer) brings in the correct AAs (anticodon)
  3. Another tRNA comes in and forms a peptide bond between the AAs
  4. First tRNA leaves to collect another AA
  5. Polypeptide forms and goes to the Golgi to be packaged and sent out in a vesicle.