4.7 Transcription

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We talked exclusively today about their first process of Protein Synthesis: Transcription.

Transcription is the process of transferring the information from DNA to mRNA. There are three steps to transcription, listed below. We used manipulatives to visualize the process of transcription, and then had a contest to see who could do the fastest transcription using a sample of DNA code!

1. Enzymes unzip the DNA molecule.
2. Free RNA Nucleotides form base pairs with their complimentary nucleotides of the DNA.
3. The mRNA strand leaves the nucleus.


Homework: Annotate the "translation" part of your Protein Synthesis notes.

Due in Class: Notes from today include information from the power point as well as the exit ticket question - Write a well thought out paragraph describing the process of transcription.
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