Simulating protein synthesis
Proteins are assembled from amino acids using information encoded in genes. Each protein has its own unique amino acid sequence that is specified by the nucleotide. A clip from Unlocking Mystery of Life demonstrating protein synthesis. Original is at Protein Synthesis Simulation Materials: see the back of this page • 20 DNA fragment cards • 64 tRNA cards (put the anti-codon on one side and the word on the back) Name _____ Period _____ AP Biology Date _____ 1 of 11 Developed by Kim B. Foglia • • ©2008 If you have jumped straight to this page, you may wish to look at the previous page about DNA, which gives background information on protein synthesis. 12 2 Ramp. Copyright © 20012 by F.one Design. All rights reserved. Activity 12.1 Overview of Process The first section of the Protein Synthesis simulation is an Animation of DNA transcription to m-RNA and translation to protein, including folding in a chaperonin Definition. noun, plural: syntheses (biology) The creation of proteins by cells that uses DNA, RNA and various enzymes. Supplement. It includes processes such as: Enzymes called _____ are responsible for unwinding the DNA double helix by breaking the hydrogen bonds that hold the complementary strands together.
