Instructional Video

Protein Synthesis and the Lean, Mean Ribosome Machines

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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
Cons
  • None