Multiple Choice
In a typical eukaryotic cell, where does translation of mRNA into protein primarily occur?
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5. DNA to RNA to Protein
Translation
Multiple Choice
In the context of translation, what is the primary function of the ribosome?
A
It catalyzes peptide bond formation and coordinates mRNA decoding to synthesize a polypeptide.
B
It transports amino acids into the nucleus for transcription.
C
It modifies newly made proteins by adding carbohydrate groups in the Golgi apparatus.
D
It replicates DNA to produce identical copies before cell division.
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand the process of translation, which is the synthesis of proteins from messenger RNA (mRNA) templates.
Recognize that the ribosome is a molecular machine that reads the sequence of codons on the mRNA.
Know that the ribosome facilitates the binding of transfer RNA (tRNA) molecules carrying specific amino acids to the mRNA codons through complementary base pairing.
Identify that the ribosome catalyzes the formation of peptide bonds between adjacent amino acids, linking them into a growing polypeptide chain.
Conclude that the primary function of the ribosome is to coordinate mRNA decoding and catalyze peptide bond formation to synthesize proteins.
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