Biology Transcription and Translation Overview

Description: www.mindbites.com To understand transcription and translation, Professor Wolfe states that you must first understand the "central dogma" that DNA makes RNA and RNA makes proteins. But how is this infromation communicated? Through transcription, which is the process where DNA information is coded into RNA, and translation which is the process of converting the mRNA molecule by ribosome into polypeptide strand. This process happens in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, but in Eukaryotic cells translation takes place outside of the nucleus. Professor Wolfe also discusses the three different types of RNA, mRNA, tRNA, and rRNA. He explains rRNA and how is used to help translate the mRNA. This lesson is perfect for review for a CLEP test, mid-term, final, summer school, or personal growth! Taught by Professor George Wolfe, this lesson was selected from a broader, comprehensive course, Biology. This course and others are available from Thinkwell, Inc. The full course can be found at www.thinkwell.com The full course covers evolution, ecology, inorganic and organic chemistry, cell biology, respiration, molecular genetics, photosynthesis, biotechnology, cell reproduction, Mendelian genetics and mutation, population genetics and mutation, animal systems and homeostasis, evolution of life on earth, and plant systems and homeostasis. George Wolfe brings 30 years of teaching and curriculum writing experience to Thinkwell Biology. His teaching career started in Zaire, Africa where