protein synthesis

Question 1

What does the specific order of the amino acids determine

Answer 1

The shape of the protein, and the shape of the protein determines its function. It also determines the sequences of bases in that gene

Question 2

What does each triplet code for

Answer 2

Each triplet codes for a specific amino acid

Question 3

Which two places does protein synthesis take place

Answer 3

Transcription In nucleus
Translation In cytoplasm

Question 4

What happens in transcription

Answer 4

The base sequence of the gene is copied by mRNA
The mRNA passes out the nucleus into the cytoplasm

Question 5

What happens in translation

Answer 5

mRNA attaches to a ribosome
amino acids are brought to the ribosomes on tRNA
The ribosomes read the triplets of bases on the mRNA
and uses this to join the correct amino acids in the correct order

Question 6

What happens when the protein chain is completes

Answer 6

It folds to form a unique shape.
The shape allows a protein to do its job