Putting It Together: DNA Transcription and Translation

As we’ve seen, transcription and translation are essential processes that enable life. These processes, also called the central dogma, are how our bodies—and all living organisms on earth—are built.

This video compares transcription and translation to something you may be a little more familiar with: creating a Hot Pocket.

Flashcards

It is tempting to view different topics as completely separate, but in fact the ideas we cover in this course are often connected to one another. If you don’t retain the vocabulary from module to module, those connections can be missed. As you continue on, remember to come back and review the terms you’ve learned in order to increase your depth of knowledge.