1. Protein Synthesis

2. Where are proteins made in a cell?
Proteins are made at the ribosomes
Nucleus
Vacuole
Ribosomes
Cell membrane

3. DNA does not leave the nucleus because its to big
The mRNA delivers the code to the ribosomes
Think of mRNA as Messenger DNA like a mail man
DNA code
mRNA
Ribosomes

4. mRNA

5. mRNA brings code to ribosome
mRNA leaves the nucleus and brings code to ribosome were proteins will be made

6. Translation In Ribosomes
mRNA tells ribosomes which amino acids are needed to make protein
Remember: 3 bases (letters) for one amino acid
AMINO ACID
tRNA
mRNA
In Ribosomes

7. Protein Synthesis
A particular protein is created from sequence of amino acids
Remember order of amino acids determines the type of protein which determines shape.

8. Proteins Building blocks of life
Enzymes
Hormones
Neurotransmitters
Antigens
Antibodies
Proteins also determine physical characteristics like hair color, eye color, skin color