Asked by Vania Walangare on May 01, 2024
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Which is the process by which a protein is constructed in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells?
A) translation
B) transcription
C) replication
D) transformation
E) translocation
Eukaryotic Cells
Complex cells with a nucleus and other organelles enclosed within membranes.
Cytoplasm
Region of a cell between the nucleus, or the nucleoid region of a bacterium, and the plasma membrane; contains the organelles of the cell.
Translation
The process by which the genetic code carried by mRNA is decoded to produce the specific sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain.
- Apprehend the fundamental processes at play in protein synthesis, with a focus on transcription and translation.
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Pejman MesdaghiMay 06, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Translation is the process by which a protein is constructed in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells. During translation, the genetic information stored in mRNA is used to synthesize a protein. This process occurs in the ribosomes located in the cytoplasm.
Learning Objectives
- Apprehend the fundamental processes at play in protein synthesis, with a focus on transcription and translation.