Transcription / Translation

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Transcription / Translation
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Transcription
Transcription
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A few Translation players
amino acid
tRNA
anticodon
codon
mRNA
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Translation occurs in the cytoplasm
Translation
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mRNA codons for Amino Acids
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Making a Protein
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Transcription / Translation
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Mutations when change happens
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How Mutations Happen

• Mistakes during DNA replication
• Agents called mutagens
• Radiation
• chemicals

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Types of Mutations

• Substitution
• Insertion
• Deletion
• Frameshift

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Timing Somatic vs Germ Line Mutations
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Mutation Effects

• No change visible
• Small changes in form/function/timing of proteins
• Significant changes in function/timing/presence