Key Area 3
(c) Translation
In Key Area 3c, we will look more closely at the process of translation and the role of tRNA molecules. You should complete the "Something to Read" section and then choose at least 1 other task to complement your at-home learning.
Something to Read...
Open the document below and read the mandatory course notes provided by SQA for this Key Area. You may wish to use your home learning time to copy these notes into a jotter or choose a digital presentation format that suits your learning style.
Something to Watch...
Here are a couple of things to watch here relating to translation. The first is an animation (a little bit too much detail but still good) and then good old Hank Green in Crash Course to iron things out. Remember, you only ever need as much detail as in the notes provided for each section.
Something to look at...
In the image below, you can see the (strangely round and badly illustrated) ribosome. The mRNA strand has arrived at the ribosome and translation is beginning. Read the statements from 1-4 to be guided through the process.
You are now ready for your in-class lesson on translation and the role of tRNA. Remember to bring any questions or queries with you.
Click here if you are ready to move onto "One gene, many proteins".
