Protein Synthesis Worksheet
A Grade 11 science worksheet covering the process of protein synthesis, including transcription and translation.
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Protein Synthesis Worksheet
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1. Which of the following is the primary location for transcription in a eukaryotic cell?
Ribosome
Cytoplasm
Nucleus
Mitochondria
2. What is the role of tRNA during protein synthesis?
Carries genetic code from DNA to ribosomes
Forms the structural component of ribosomes
Transports specific amino acids to the ribosome
Catalyzes the formation of peptide bonds
3. The process of converting the genetic information from mRNA into a sequence of amino acids is called .
4. In RNA, the nitrogenous base replaces thymine found in DNA.
5. A sequence of three nucleotides on mRNA that codes for a specific amino acid is known as a .
6. Describe the main difference between transcription and translation in protein synthesis.
Match each term with its correct definition.
7. mRNA
a. Carries amino acids to the ribosome
8. rRNA
b. Contains the genetic code for a protein
9. tRNA
c. A component of ribosomes
10. Observe the diagram below illustrating protein synthesis. Label the structures indicated by the arrows.
