A) What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis? (1 point)
Provides energy for protein formation
Directly assembles amino acids into proteins
Breaks down proteins for recycling
Carries the genetic code from DNA to the ribosome
Carries the genetic code from DNA to the ribosome
A) During translation, what is the role of tRNA? (1 point)
Converts mRNA into functional protein
Transports amino acids to the ribosome for protein assembly
Copies the DNA code into mRNA
Regulates the rate of protein synthesis
Transports amino acids to the ribosome for protein assembly
The cellular structure responsible for protein synthesis is the ribosome. Ribosomes are small, complex structures made up of RNA and proteins. They can be found freely floating in the cytoplasm or attached to the endoplasmic reticulum. Ribosomes play a crucial role in the process of translation, where they receive instructions from the DNA in the nucleus through messenger RNA (mRNA) and use these instructions to assemble amino acids into proteins. To find this answer, you can refer to any basic biology textbook or educational website that covers the topic of protein synthesis.
