Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Protein synthesis

Protein synthesis — practice question

Protein synthesis depends on ribosomes, mRNA, tRNA, amino acids and enzymes. Fig. 4.1 shows the structure of a tRNA molecule.
(a)[1]

State the name of the bond marked P.

(b)[3]

Use Fig. 4.1 to describe the role of tRNA in protein synthesis. You may add labels to Fig. 4.1 to support your answer.

(c)[3]

tRNA molecules are made in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells. Outline the process by which tRNA molecules are synthesised in the nucleus.

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