Unlocking the Protein Synthesis Game: DNA → RNA → Protein

Proteins are the building blocks of life, and every function in your body relies on them. But how exactly do we get from DNA in the nucleus to proteins that run the show? That’s where the Protein Systeniss Game comes in—an interactive way to explore the central dogma of biology: DNA → RNA → Protein.

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Step 1: DNA (The Blueprint)

DNA holds the instructions for life. Each gene contains the “recipe” for a specific protein.

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Step 2: Transcription (DNA → RNA)

In transcription, the DNA sequence is copied into messenger RNA (mRNA).

Think of mRNA as a portable copy of the recipe that can leave the nucleus.

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Step 3: Translation (RNA → Protein)

Once mRNA reaches the ribosome, transfer RNA (tRNA) brings amino acids in the correct order. These amino acids link together to form a protein—ready to do its job in the cell!

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Why Use the Protein Synthesis Game?

This game turns these abstract steps into an engaging activity. Students get to “build” the process, reinforcing their understanding of how genetic information becomes functional proteins.

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Play the Game Here:

[https://biomanbio.com/HTML5GamesandLabs/LifeChemgames/protsynthracehtml5page.html]