Multiple Choice
Which organelle is the location where mRNA is translated into a protein?
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15. Gene Expression
Introduction to Translation
Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements is true about the process of translation in cells?
A
Translation involves the synthesis of proteins from mRNA.
B
Translation occurs in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells.
C
Translation is the process of copying DNA into RNA.
D
Translation requires DNA polymerase to synthesize proteins.
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand the process of translation: Translation is the process by which ribosomes synthesize proteins using messenger RNA (mRNA) as a template.
Identify the location of translation: In eukaryotic cells, translation occurs in the cytoplasm, not the nucleus.
Differentiate between transcription and translation: Transcription is the process of copying DNA into RNA, whereas translation is the synthesis of proteins from mRNA.
Recognize the enzymes involved: Translation does not require DNA polymerase; instead, it involves ribosomes and transfer RNA (tRNA) to facilitate protein synthesis.
Select the correct statement: Based on the understanding of translation, the true statement is that translation involves the synthesis of proteins from mRNA.
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