Protein Synthesis
SPI 3210.4.3 Recognize the interactions between DNA and RNA during protein synthesis.
What is a nucleotide?
Chromosomes (nucleus)
Chromosomes (nucleus) DNA
Chromosomes (nucleus) DNA Genes / traits
Chromosomes (nucleus) DNA Genes / traits Traits made of PROTEINS
Chromosomes (nucleus) DNA Genes / traits Traits made of PROTEINS Proteins made of amino acids
Amino Acids
Amino Acids Codon
Amino Acids Codon 3 nitrogen bases !
DNA to protein
DNA NEVER leaves the cell’s nucleus
RNA Single stranded
RNA Single stranded Sugar is ribose
RNA Single stranded Sugar is ribose Uses Uracil (u) in place of thymine
RNA Single stranded Sugar is ribose Uses Uracil (u) in place of thymine 3 types: mRNA, rRNA & tRNA
PROTEIN SYNTHESIS 2 parts
TRANSCRIPTION DNA sends instructions to ribosomes as mRNA
TRANSCRIPTION DNA sends instructions to ribosomes as mRNA RNA polyermase separates DNA strands
TRANSCRIPTION DNA sends instructions to ribosomes as mRNA RNA polyermase separates DNA strands One strand of DNA used as a template
TRANSCRIPTION DNA sends instructions to ribosomes as mRNA RNA polymerase separates DNA strands One strand of DNA used as a template Copy of mRNA is made
mRNA leaves the nucleus and travels to the ribosomes