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This Protein Synthesis and the Lean, Mean Ribosome Machines instructional video also includes:
Don't copy from each other, unless you are DNA — in which case, please make an exact copy. The video explains protein synthesis including the difference in transcription and translation. It touches on codon and how reading three bases at a time can cause problems later.
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Instructional Ideas
- The publisher's website provides content-aligned handouts
Classroom Considerations
- Lesson best fits as an introduction to DNA transcription and translation
- Requires prior knowledge of the types of RNA
- The 21st video in a series of 33
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Lesson works well in a traditional or a flipped classroom
- Creators monitor comments to prevent foul language
- Includes engaging cartoon graphics
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- None