RNA - Transcription, Translation, and Protein Synthesis

Proteins are coded by the genetic information in DNA. A small segment of DNA is a gene. These genes code for a specific trait.  The process of making proteins is complex and involves two main steps:  transcription and translation. Transcription is the copying of the specific genetic information to make the protein. Translation involves reading, deciphering, and making the copied code into a protein. There are several different molecules involved in this process. In this topic, you will learn about the process of making proteins.

Essential Questions

• How is the DNA code used to make a protein?
• What is the role of RNA in protein synthesis?
• How are the different types of RNA used during protein synthesis?