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Starting from a view of cells, a constructive simulation shows every step of building a new protein. It walks through transcription, translation, building amino acids, and folding the protein. Viewers control if it plays as a video or just one step at a time.
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Instructional Ideas
- Watch the simulation after learning how DNA builds proteins
Classroom Considerations
- Relies on prior knowledge of DNA, transcription, translation, proteins, mRNA, tRNA, and amino acids
- Best fits as a review before a test
Pros
- Great for using as a background when giving a lecture
- High contrast colors emphasize each step
Cons
- None