Title: Week 10 - Unit 4_4: Translation
Course: Biochemistry

Introduction

Translation is the process by which the base sequence in mRNA is decoded into an amino acid sequence. All three types of RNA play different roles in translation.

Expectation

In this unit, explore the mechanics involved in polypeptide synthesis. Learn the three major steps of translation as you watch tRNA, mRNA, and ribosomes go to work.

Course outline

1. The genetic code
2. Role of RNA protein synthesis
3. Steps of process of translation
4. Differences between Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic genes expression

Learning outcomes

At the end of this unit, you should be able to:

1. Describe the characteristics of the genetic code.
2. Describe the different steps in Prokaryotic and eukaryotic translation
3. Discuss the function ribosomes in translation
4. Compare and contrast Prokaryotic and eukaryotic gene expression
5. Distinguish different types of genes mutation.