While proteins are synthesized by various RNA molecules, the instructions for protein synthesis are encoded in DNA. DNA provides the genetic information used by RNA in the cell’s protein synthesis process.
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While proteins are synthesized by various RNA molecules, the instructions for protein synthesis are encoded in DNA. DNA provides the genetic information used by RNA in the cell’s protein synthesis process.
The relationship between DNA and protein synthesis is vital for cellular function. During transcription, a segment of DNA serves as a template to synthesize messenger RNA (mRNA), carrying genetic instructions from the nucleus to the ribosomes. In protein synthesis (translation), ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and transfer RNA (tRNA) facilitate the decoding of mRNA into a specific sequence of amino acids, forming a polypeptide chain. This process follows the information encoded in the DNA sequence. DNA’s role as the genetic blueprint ensures the accurate transmission of instructions for protein synthesis, influencing cellular structure, function, and the expression of traits in living organisms.