protein synthesis Flashcards
1
Q
a chain of amino acids is known as:
A
proteins
2
Q
the sequence of bases in DNA codes for the production of a:
A
protein
3
Q
why do we need to rewrite the DNA instructions in the “Language” of mRNA to make proteins?
A
DNA needs to be re-written because it has 2 strands and needs 1 to leave the nucleus.
4
Q
DNA transforming to mRNA happens in the:
A
nucleus
5
Q
mRNA transforming into a protein happens in the:
A
ribosomes
6
Q
DNA to mRNA is called:
A
transcription
7
Q
mRNA to a protein is called:
A
translation
