Stella described protein synthesis as a process that makes the necessary proteins for the human body to function. She explained the process in the following steps.%0D%0A%0D%0ADNA is transcribed into mRNA.%0D%0AAmino acids form a chain.%0D%0AThe amino acid chain is folded into a protein in the endoplasmic reticulum.%0D%0AWhat step did Stella miss in her explanation?%0D%0A%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0APolypeptide chains express gene traits.%0D%0APolypeptide chains express gene traits.%0D%0A%0D%0AmRNA is translated into amino acids.%0D%0AmRNA is translated into amino acids.%0D%0A%0D%0AtRNA delivers the DNA to the ribosome.%0D%0AtRNA delivers the DNA to the ribosome.%0D%0A%0D%0ADNA is replicated into two daughter cells.
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Stella missed the step where mRNA is translated into amino acids. This is a crucial part of the protein synthesis process, as it occurs after mRNA is transcribed from DNA and before the formation of the amino acid chain. The correct response is:
mRNA is translated into amino acids.
