Multiple choice

The goal in protein synthesis is to produce ?

  1. Hydrocarbon chains

  2. Amino acids

  3. mRNA nucleotides

  4. Polypeptide chains
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Protein synthesis links amino acids together via peptide bonds to form polypeptide chains, which then fold into functional proteins. Amino acids are the individual building blocks, not the final product of the synthesis process.

Keep practicing — related questions