What role do ribosomes play in the genetic code?

Practice Questions

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What role do ribosomes play in the genetic code?
  1. Transcription
  2. Translation
  3. Replication
  4. Mutation

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What role do ribosomes play in the genetic code?
  • Step 1: Understand that ribosomes are small structures in cells.
  • Step 2: Know that ribosomes read a type of genetic material called mRNA.
  • Step 3: Realize that mRNA is made from DNA and carries instructions for making proteins.
  • Step 4: Learn that mRNA is made up of sequences called codons, which are groups of three nucleotides.
  • Step 5: Understand that each codon corresponds to a specific amino acid.
  • Step 6: Know that ribosomes use the codons to link together the correct amino acids in the right order.
  • Step 7: Recognize that this process of linking amino acids is called protein synthesis.
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