Protein Synthesis

The genetic code

• This is the sequence of bases along the DNA molecule

• Read in 3 letter words (Triplet)• Each triplet codes for a different amino

acid

mRNA-Amino Acid Table

Purpose

• Chromosomes in the nucleus store genetic instructions for the production of specific proteins.

• These proteins are put together by the ribosomes on the endoplasmic reticulum.

• View Protein Synthesis Animation

StepsDNA template strand

A G G T T C A A G C A G

Transcription tripletNucleus

mRNA

Translation codonRibosome

anticodontRNA and amino acids

String of amino acids makes a protein. Amino acid

Activities

• Carry out the cut and paste activity.• Answer the questions