Protein_Synthesis.txt

Gene

DNA segment that carries a blueprint forbuilding one protein
RNA
- Is essential for protein synthesis
- DNA ---> RNA ---> Protein
Role of Transfer RNA (tRNA)

Transfers appropriate amino acids to the ribosome for building the protein
Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)

Helps form the ribosomes where proteins are built
Messenger RNA (mRNA)

Carries the instructions for building a protein from the nucleus to the ribosome
Transcription
-  Transfer of information from DNA’s base sequence to the complimentary base sequence of mRNA
-  Three-base sequences on mRNA are called codons
- DNA ---> mRNA
Translation
-  Base sequence of nucleic acid is translated to an amino acid sequence
-  Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins
- RNA ---> Protein

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Protein_Synthesis.txt

Description

Protein Synthesis Transcription and Translation

Updated

2013-09-24T21:12:13Z

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