Transcription, Translation and the Genetic Code

What this note covers

1. From DNA to RNA: The Process of Transcription
2. The Genetic Code: Codons, Triplets and Degeneracy
3. Transfer RNA and Anticodon–Codon Complementarity
4. Translation: Ribosomes and Polypeptide Assembly
5. Integrating the Central Dogma: DNA → mRNA → Polypeptide
6. Applying the Genetic Code Table in HSC Exam Conditions
7. Post-Translational Modification and Protein Function

7 sections · 14 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes