Multiple Choice
In eukaryotic cells, translation (protein synthesis) occurs in which part of the cell?
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5. DNA to RNA to Protein
Translation
Multiple Choice
In eukaryotic cells, which organelle is the primary site of translation (protein synthesis)?
A
Peroxisome
B
Lysosome
C
Golgi apparatus
D
Ribosome
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Understand that translation is the process by which cells synthesize proteins by decoding messenger RNA (mRNA).
Recall that in eukaryotic cells, translation primarily occurs at specific cellular structures called ribosomes.
Recognize that ribosomes can be found either floating freely in the cytoplasm or attached to the rough endoplasmic reticulum, facilitating protein synthesis.
Differentiate ribosomes from other organelles listed: peroxisomes (involved in lipid metabolism and detoxification), lysosomes (involved in degradation of cellular waste), and Golgi apparatus (involved in protein modification and sorting).
Conclude that the ribosome is the primary site of translation (protein synthesis) in eukaryotic cells.
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