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Protein Synthesis

The process of protein synthesis (creation) happens like this:

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Template taken

  • A template is taken from the DNA and leaves the nucleus.
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Template used

  • The template is used to guide protein synthesis on ribosomes located in the cytoplasm.
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Delivery of amino acids

  • Specific amino acids are delivered by carrier molecules to the protein chain, where they are added in the order shown on the template.
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Unique structure created

  • Once complete, the long protein chain folds up, giving it a unique structure.
  • This unique structure is essential to the protein’s function, in the form of enzymes, hormones, or structural proteins (e.g. collagen).

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1Cell Biology

1.1What's in Cells?

1.2Cell Division

1.3Transport in Cells

2Organisation

2.1Principles of Organisation

2.2Enzymes

2.3Circulatory System

2.4Non-Communicable Diseases

2.5Plant Tissues, Organs & Systems

3Infection & Response

4Bioenergetics

5Homeostasis & Response

5.1Homeostasis

5.2The Human Nervous System

5.3Hormonal Coordination in Humans

5.4Plant Hormones

6Inheritance, Variation & Evolution

6.1Reproduction

6.2Variation & Evolution

6.3Genetics & Evolution

6.4Classification

7Ecology

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