Plants synthesize their proteins from amino acids. These amino acids are produced through a process called photosynthesis, where plants convert sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water into glucose and oxygen. The glucose is then used in various metabolic pathways to produce amino acids.
Once the amino acids are synthesized, they are transported to the ribosomes within the plant cells. Ribosomes are the cellular machinery responsible for protein synthesis. Here, the amino acids are linked together in a specific sequence dictated by the plant’s DNA to form proteins. These proteins are essential for the growth, development, and overall functioning of the plant.