Transcript: Protein Synthesis

What determines your eye color based on DNA?

Eye color is determined by genetic information that codes for pigment production.

What is the process called where DNA leads to protein production?

The process is called protein synthesis.

What does mRNA stand for?

mRNA stands for messenger RNA.

What is the role of RNA polymerase in transcription?

RNA polymerase connects complementary RNA bases to the DNA to form mRNA.

Why is mRNA editing important?

mRNA editing is important to ensure the accurate production of proteins.

What is the function of tRNA in protein synthesis?

tRNA carries amino acids to the ribosome and matches them with codons on the mRNA.

What is a codon?

A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides on the mRNA that codes for an amino acid.

What amino acid does the codon AUG code for?

AUG codes for the amino acid methionine.

What happens when a ribosome reaches a stop codon?

When a ribosome reaches a stop codon, it indicates that the protein building process is complete.

What type of bond holds amino acids together in a protein?

Amino acids are held together by peptide bonds.