Overview
The central dogma of molecular biology is a fundamental concept that explains how genetic information flows within a biological system. It outlines the processes of transcription, where DNA is converted into RNA, and translation, where RNA is used to synthesize proteins. This flow of information is ...
Key Terms
Example: DNA is found in the nucleus of cells.
Example: mRNA is a type of RNA that carries instructions from DNA.
Example: During transcription, DNA is converted into mRNA.
Example: Translation occurs at the ribosome.
Example: Gene expression can be influenced by environmental factors.
Example: Ribosomes can be found free in the cytoplasm or attached to the endoplasmic reticulum.
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Key Concepts
DNA replicationTranscriptionTranslationGene expression