6 Steps of Protein Synthesis – Flashcards
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A section of DNA containing a gene is copied and a messenger molecule called mRNA is formed.
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The messenger molecule (mRNA) carries the DNA copy to the cytoplasm.
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Step 3
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The messenger molecule (mRNA) is fed through the ribosome 3 bases at a time.
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The messenger molecule (mRNA) is fed through the ribosome 3 bases at a time.
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Transfer molecules called tRNA bring the correct AA (amino acid) from the cytoplasm to the ribosome.
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Transfer molecules (tRNA) drop amino acids (AA) off at the ribosome.
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The AA (amino acids) are linked together to form a long protein chain.
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Step 6
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The AA (amino acids) are linked together to form a long protein chain.
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Step 6
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The AA (amino acids) are linked together to form a long protein chain.
