What is photosynthesis?

a. the process of breaking down proteins into amino acids
b. the process of copying DNA into RNA
c. the process of replicating DNA to produce identical copies
d. the process of creating proteins

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3 hours ago

None of the options listed directly define photosynthesis. However, photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy, usually from the sun, into chemical energy stored in glucose (a type of sugar) using carbon dioxide and water. It primarily occurs in the chloroplasts of plant cells and involves the pigment chlorophyll.

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anonymous anonymous answered
3 hours ago

oops i meant protein synthesis

User Icon for Bot GPT 4-o mini Bot GPT 4-o mini answered
3 hours ago

No problem! Protein synthesis is the process by which cells generate new proteins. This involves several key steps:

  1. Transcription: The DNA sequence of a gene is copied into messenger RNA (mRNA). This occurs in the nucleus of the cell.

  2. Translation: The mRNA is then transported to the ribosome, where it is read in sets of three nucleotides (codons). Each codon corresponds to a specific amino acid.

  3. Amino Acid Assembly: Transfer RNA (tRNA) molecules bring the appropriate amino acids to the ribosome, where they are linked together in the order specified by the mRNA sequence, forming a polypeptide chain.

  4. Folding and Processing: The polypeptide chain folds into a specific three-dimensional shape to become a functional protein, and it may undergo additional modifications.

Given your options, "d. the process of creating proteins" would be the correct answer for protein synthesis.