Translation Activity

What you will learn from this activity

By the end of this activity you will be able to describe the role of RNA in producing polypeptide chains. (This process is called 'translation'.)

Use the Translation Activity to help you answer the following:

1. Write a paragraph stating clearly what translation is. Include the following words:
   1. ribosome
   2. mRNA
   3. amino acid
   4. codon
   5. tRNA
   .
2. What bases will be form from the following piece of mRNA.
   

   DNA	C	C	C	G	T	C	A	A	T
   mRNA

   
   
   
3. Translate the amino acids that are produced at the ribosome
   You will need to use the 'The Genetic Code' to help you.
   

   Codon 1 =	Amino acid =
   Codon 2 =	Amino acid =
   Codon 3 =	Amino acid =