Chapter 21, Problem 31A

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The species that carries out information needed for the protein’s synthesis needs to be explained.

Concept introduction:

The protein synthesis process in the cell is known as translation, where the mRNA is read and carries information according to the genetic code. This information is related to the DNA arranged for the amino acid to form the proteins.

Answer to Problem 31A

mRNA carries the information needs for the synthesis of the various proteins.

Explanation of Solution

The translation is the protein synthesis process by which the base sequence of an mRNA is used to control and to attach the amino acids in a protein.mRNA arranged linearly the amino acids in a protein. By this whole process, different proteins are formed with a new sequence of amino acids.

Conclusion

Thus, the mRNA sequence is used to assemble in order the long chain of amino acids that forms a protein. It is used to transfer the information to cells and other organs. It controls the synthesis of various proteins.