RNA AND PROTEIN SYNTHESIS
Name ______________________________
Directions:
Read pages 362-371 and answer the questions in complete sentences.
In order for a reaction to occur (break or make bonds) what needs to be present?
Another name for an enzyme is
What structures make up proteins?
When proteins get worn out, what structure in the cell makes new proteins?
What are some other functions of proteins?
Ribosomes can’t make proteins alone. What other structures will assist in making
proteins.
What base in DNA is not found in RNA?
What bases are complements (bind together) in an RNA strand?
Describe the following and identify how they may be abbreviated.
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Messenger RNA
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Transfer RNA
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Ribosomal RNA