From DNA to Protein animation
- Type:
- Flash animation
- Age level:
- 17-18 yrs (AS & A2)
- Topic area:
- Protein synthesis, transcription, translation, genetic code
- Description:
An animated overview of the process of protein synthesis: how DNA codes for proteins.
The animation covers the major stages of the process starting with where DNA is found in the cell and how its information is transcribed into mRNA. It then follows through the processing of mRNA and its use as a template for protein production.
The animation can be used to support classroom teaching.
Running the animation:
- You can run the animation in two different ways:
- Browser: Launch the animation from this page by clicking the icon below.
- Standalone: This animation may be downloaded and run without internet access - see Support Materials.
- Technical information:
- Adobe Flash player plugin is required to run this animation from the browser.
- There is no audio with this animation.
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Curriculum links:
This activity supports the following modules on the UK curriculum.
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Web links:
Additional sources of information on the web for teachers and students to increase their knowledge base on DNA, gene s and genomes.
