Protein Synthesis

Central Dogma

100

another name for synthesis

making

200

process wherein DNA is transcribed into mRNA

transcription

300

process wherein mRNA is translated into protein

translation

400

transcription happens in the ____________

nucleus

500

translation happens in the ____________

cytoplasm

Proteins

100

proteins are made of chains of ______ _____

amino acids

200

name two ways proteins are important to the body

immune system, movement, hormonal responses, more!!!!!

300

name of chains that make up proteins

polypeptide 

400

polypeptide chains are folded to give proteins a particular structure and _____________

function

500

name two foods that contain lots of protein

many answers: meats, tofu, beans, nuts, etc.

Potpourri

100

fastest animal on Earth

peregrine falcon

200

Mr. Lara's favorite color

blue