DNA replication, transcription, the genetic code, and translation
Dec 20, 2015
DNA replication, transcription, the genetic code, and translation
DNA function1. replication
Backbone does not vary within or between DNA moleculesSo backbone can be represented by a straight line
Replication: Each of the 2 replicated molecules have 1 parent strand (old)and 1 daughter strand (new)
Complementary base pairing
DNA function1. Protein synthesisStructureBasic building block: amino acids
20 A.A.
A protein
Protein synthesis
TranscriptionTranslation
mRNA processing