Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Chromosomes, genes and proteins

Chromosomes, genes and proteins — practice question

Four stages in protein production are shown below. 1. An mRNA copy of the gene is made. 2. The mRNA moves into the cytoplasm. 3. The mRNA attaches to a ribosome. 4. The ribosome joins amino acids together to form a protein molecule. In what order do these events usually take place?

  • A$1 \rightarrow 2 \rightarrow 3 \rightarrow 4$
  • B$2 \rightarrow 1 \rightarrow 3 \rightarrow 4$
  • C$4 \rightarrow 2 \rightarrow 1 \rightarrow 3$
  • D$4 \rightarrow 3 \rightarrow 2 \rightarrow 1$

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