Explains the workings of the codon translation chart which provides the keys to the structure of amino acids. Includes a widget where one can input a nucleotide triplet combination and see which amino acid it represents. Includes RNA and...

A stop codon is a nucleotide triplet in messenger RNA that signals the end of a protein during the translation process. Read about how this works, the different types of stop codons, and how a mutation can sometimes occur.

A start codon is a nucleotide triplet in a genetic sequence that occurs at the start of a protein's synthesis. Read about how this works and how a mutation can sometimes occur.

For the section including translation, go to "the genetic code" chapter in the table of contents. This explanation includes diagrams and illustrations as well as a codon code table.

Learn about structure and roles of transfer RNAs and ribosomes including codons, anticodons, and wobble. Also find out about Aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases.

Learn how genetic code links groups of nucleotides in an mRNA to amino acids in a protein. Also learn about start codons, stop codons, and reading frame.

Very good description of the process of translation with a good graphic to go along with it. Includes a chart classifying all of the RNA Codons.

Go through this "tour" on protein synthesis to learn about translation (3rd page). Good graphics and the codon lookup table help in understanding the information.

This lesson will cover the process of transcription and its role in protein synthesis.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Translation involves translating the language of nucleotides to the language of amino acids. During this activity, translation in protein synthesis is explored along...

This hands-on activity is an assessment of the students understanding of peptide and disulfide bonds formed during protein synthesis, and the structure of an amino acid (R-group plus the common structure that all amino acids share)....

[Free Registration/Login Required] Synthesize a protein by dragging the amino acids to the corresponding codon on the mRNA segment. You will need a sign-in to access this interactive but it will be well worth your time!

Using a bead-bracelet simulation, construct a sequence of amino acids. Then, discover the effects of silent, point, and frameshift mutations.