Old KS4 Science Curriculum - Science
Mission Objectives
understand the process of protein synthesis and its importance for living organisms
identify the key molecules and organelles involved in protein synthesis
explain the differences between transcription and translation
analyse the role of DNA, RNA, and amino acids in protein synthesis
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Words and meanings to learn
mutation
a mistake or a change in a living thing's DNA
protein
a nutrient that's naturally found in plants and animals which is made of microscopic building blocks called amino acids
sythesis
putting together different things to create a new and diverse complete product
nucleotide
the building blocks of the nucleic acids RNA and DNA
ribosome
a particle consisting of RNA and associated proteins found in large numbers in the cytoplasm of living cells
Resources: Presentation
Handout: Protein Synthesis Worksheet
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