In eukaryotic cells, DNA to mRNA transcription occurs within the nucleus, producing pre-mRNA. This pre-mRNA undergoes processing, including the addition of a 5' cap, a poly-A tail, and splicing out introns, resulting in mature mRNA, which …
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Translation occurs in ribosomes, which are cellular structures made of proteins and ribosomal RNA (rRNA). Here, mRNA is converted into amino acid sequences, forming polypeptides. Transfer RNA (tRNA) carries amino acids and matches them with mRNA codons, allowing ribosomes to synthesize proteins.
For example, most protists are single-celled eukaryotes! Even though prokaryotes do not have a nucleus, they DO contain genetic information. Prokaryotes generally have single circular chromosomes where they store their genetic information.
DNA transcription and RNA translation are key processes in converting genetic information into proteins. Amino acid translation tables help determine the resulting amino acids, while point mutations and frameshift mutations can impact protein synthesis.