Expert: Walter Hintz - 3/30/2010

Question
what is the sequence of events in the production of e new protein molecule?

Answer
Hi jose
This a complicated process so I will have to assume you know something about the genetic code. If you do not understand something then let me know
 1. The DNA strand replicates the sequence that codes for a particular protein, let's say hemoglobin.
 2. The DNA strand then produces a strand of mRNA(messenger RNA# according to the base pairing rule. The mRNA strand breaks away from the DNA and attaches to the ribosomes.  The DNA has also directed the formation of tRNA #transfer RNA#. tRNA consists of three nucleotides the sequence being a codon for a specific amino acid. The tRNA travels in the cytoplasm where amino acids are floating around and picks up the amino acid. It travels to the mRNA template where the amino acid attaches on with hydrogen bonds. The tRNA leaves and goes from more.  When all the AAs are joined up they connect with nitrogen bonds forming a polypeptide chain #a protein chain# When the chain#s) are complete the protein forms a configuration and the synthesis is complete.
Let me know if there is something here you don't understand

walter