BIOLOGY 99

DNA REPLICATION AND RNA AND PROTEIN SYNTHESIS

DNA is the molecule that contains all of a cell's genetic information.  The DNA code directs the synthesis of a cell's proteins. In other words genes are made of DNA.  Not only must DNA direct the synthesis of proteins it must be duplicated or replicated each time a cell reproduces itself.

• Interactive animation from PBS of both DNA replication and protein synthesis.

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