Question

the process of producing a protein involves several steps that occur in multiple locations in the cell. drag the terms to the appropriate blanks to complete the sentences. not all terms will be used. 1. the synthesis of mrna in a cell occurs in the blank. 2. the synthesis of mrna is called blank. 3. mrna exits the nucleus through a blank and enters the cytoplasm. 4. a blank reads the mrna to produce a protein. 5. the synthesis of a protein is called blank. translation transcription nucleus endoplasmic reticulum nuclear pore ribosome

Explanation:

1. mRNA synthesis occurs in the nucleus where DNA is transcribed into mRNA.
2. The process of synthesizing mRNA from DNA is called transcription.
3. mRNA exits the nucleus through nuclear pores to enter the cytoplasm.
4. Ribosomes read the mRNA sequence to produce a protein.
5. The synthesis of a protein from mRNA is called translation.

Answer:

1. nucleus
2. transcription
3. nuclear pore
4. ribosome
5. translation