Protein Synthesis Mrs. Harlin
Summarize the relationship among DNA, proteins and amino acids in carrying out the work of cells and how this is similar in all organisms. 4.1.2
The sequence in nucleotides in DNA codes for specific amino acids which link to form proteins. Recall
All 5 nitrogenous bases (A, T, C, G, U) found in nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) is the same for all organisms. Identify
Summarize Protein Synthesis DNA is transcribed to mRNA in the nucleus mRNA migrates to a ribosome in the cytoplasm tRNA transfers an amino acid to the ribosome during translation Anticodon on tRNA matches up with codon on mRNA and drops of amino acid Amino acids are linked together with peptide bonds to form a protein. Summarize
Amino Acids 20 types The combination of the types makes 1000s of proteins Similarity in proteins is what determines relationships between organisms. Side chains are what make each amino acid different and determine how they bond and fold in proteins.