From DNA to Protein Transcription and Translation

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Objective

I can describe how DNA is transcribed into RNA and translated into proteins.

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Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    During transcription, enzymes use a strand of DNA to produce mRNA, which carries the genetic information.

  2. 2

    During translation, each set of three bases on the mRNA, called codons, codes for a specific amino acid.

  3. 3

    The start codon, AUG, initiates translation by coding for methionine, while stop codons terminate translation.

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Practice

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1

What is the main purpose of transcription and translation?

2

What is a gene?

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Exit ticket

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Briefly describe the two main steps involved in creating a protein from DNA, including the molecules involved in each step.

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