From DNA to Protein Transcription and Translation
Grade 9th Grade · Science · 50 min· Emi 201
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can describe how DNA is transcribed into RNA and translated into proteins.
Warm-Up Video
Professor Dave Explains · 6:27
Transcription and Translation: From DNA to Protein
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
During transcription, enzymes use a strand of DNA to produce mRNA, which carries the genetic information.
- 2
During translation, each set of three bases on the mRNA, called codons, codes for a specific amino acid.
- 3
The start codon, AUG, initiates translation by coding for methionine, while stop codons terminate translation.
Practice Questions
12 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Briefly describe the two main steps involved in creating a protein from DNA, including the molecules involved in each step.”
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