2006-12-11 15:24:28 · 5 answers · asked by Erik B 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
in the cytoplasm.
2006-12-11 15:26:40 · answer #1 · answered by evie ♥'s her Dodgers 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, RNA translation does occur in eukaryotes. The messenger RNA (mRNA) is "read" by ribosomes in the cell cytoplasm after the mRNA has been trabsported out of the nucleus.
However, mRNA translation can also occur "outside" eukaryotes. Not only does translation occur in prokaryotes (bacteria, which, technically, are not "in eukaryotes"), but scientists can mix purified mRNA with cell extracts (broken cells) and, as long as energy (ATP) is provided, the mRNA will be translated into protein.
2006-12-12 00:35:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it occurs.
It takes place in the cytoplasm, which means that the mRNA have to be transported out of the nucleus through the nuclear pore.
Translation is done by ribosomes. They can work right in the cytoplasm or work while hooked onto the endoplasmic reticulum.
2006-12-11 23:32:11 · answer #3 · answered by CherryPie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While most protein synthesis takes place in the cytoplasm it also happens in mitochondria and chloroplasts
2006-12-12 08:34:15 · answer #4 · answered by Pierian 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's in the nucleus, where all the DNA and RNA are
2006-12-11 23:56:25 · answer #5 · answered by out of it 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋