Transcription
The information in DNA is transferred to the mRNA.
1 Transcription
Enzymes unzip the molecule of DNA.
2 Transcription
Free RNA nucleotides form base pairs with their complimentary nucleotides of DNA.
3 Transcription
The mRNA strand leaves the nucleus.
Translation
Converting the information of mRNA into a sequence of amino acids in proteins.
1 Translation
A ribosome attaches to the mRNA strand. A tRNA anticodon matches with the mRNA codon
2 Translation
Usually first codon is AUG. The ribosome then slides over one codon on the mRNA.
3 Translation
The new tRNA molecule carrying another amino acid pairs with the second mRNA codon.
4 Translation
The amino acids are joined by a peptide bond
5 Translation
A chain of amino acids is formed until a stop codon is reached.
Translation Result
The amino acids become a protein when released from the ribosome. The chain twist up to make a protein.
