DNA replication, transcription, the genetic code, and translation

DNA function1. replication

Backbone does not vary within or between DNA moleculesSo backbone can be represented by a straight line

Replication: Each of the 2 replicated molecules have 1 parent strand (old)and 1 daughter strand (new)

Complementary base pairing

DNA function1. Protein synthesisStructureBasic building block: amino acids

20 A.A.

A protein

Protein synthesis

TranscriptionTranslation

mRNA processing