What is the primary function of mRNA in protein synthesis?

Practice Questions

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What is the primary function of mRNA in protein synthesis?
  1. To transport amino acids
  2. To carry genetic information from DNA
  3. To form the ribosome structure
  4. To catalyze peptide bond formation

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the primary function of mRNA in protein synthesis?
  • Step 1: DNA contains the genetic information needed to make proteins.
  • Step 2: mRNA (messenger RNA) is created from the DNA in a process called transcription.
  • Step 3: The mRNA carries the genetic information from the DNA in the nucleus to the ribosome in the cytoplasm.
  • Step 4: The ribosome reads the information on the mRNA to assemble amino acids in the correct order to form a protein.
  • Step 5: This process of using mRNA to make proteins is called translation.
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