Practice - Ribosomes: Site of Protein Synthesis
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Practice Questions
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What is the main function of ribosomes?
💡 Hint: Consider what proteins are used for in the body.
Who carries genetic information to ribosomes?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to DNA in the cell.
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What do ribosomes synthesize?
💡 Hint: Think about what role proteins play in living organisms.
True or False: Ribosomes are made up solely of DNA.
💡 Hint: Consider the components that make up ribosomes.
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If a ribosome misreads an mRNA codon, describe the potential consequences for the protein being synthesized.
💡 Hint: Think about how the final protein structure relates to its function.
Design an experiment to observe the process of protein synthesis in a typical eukaryotic cell. Describe the materials needed, methodologies, and expected outcomes.
💡 Hint: Consider how you may visualize the components involved in each stage of protein synthesis.
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