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Only about two percent of DNA codes for protein. The video walks through the process of protein synthesis. It breaks down both transcription and translation into multiple steps.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
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Instructional Ideas
- Create additional practice solving for the sequence of amino acids using the translation chart
- Give pupils a DNA sequence and have them solve for the proper RNA sequence that would align
Classroom Considerations
- Relies on prior knowledge of proteins, nucleotides, and polymerase
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Includes closed captioning for ease of note taking
- Succinct overview of the concept
Cons
- None