From DNA to Protein – Interactive Modelling Activity

Bring protein synthesis to life with this hands-on Leaving Certificate Biology activity!

Students will physically model transcription and translation using colourful, cut-out DNA and RNA nucleotides, DNA helicase, RNA polymerase, a nucleus, ribosome, tRNA molecules and amino acids.

Following step-by-step visual instructions, students will build complementary DNA and mRNA strands, move mRNA from the nucleus to the ribosome, match tRNA anticodons to codons and assemble a polypeptide chain.

What’s included?

Printable DNA and RNA nucleotide cut-outs

DNA helicase and RNA polymerase models

Nucleus and interactive ribosome with slits for threading mRNA

tRNA and amino acid cut-outs

Genetic code chart

Step-by-step visual instructions

Protein synthesis worksheets and teacher answer sheet

Perfect for active learning, revision and reinforcing the stages of protein synthesis.

Simply print, cut out and assemble! Laminate for repeated classroom use.

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