Transcription

Look at the DNA and write the corresponding mRNA sequence, then check your answer using the slider:

Coding strand Template strand

Translation

Using the mRNA codon wheel, determine and write the corresponding amino acid sequence using the single letter amino acid code. Check your answer using the slider:

Click and drag to rotate the codon wheel

Amino Acid Properties

Using the table below, determine the characteristics that correspond to the amino acids. Check your answer using the slider:

Amino Acid Sequence

Property	Amino Acids
Positive Charge	H, K, R
Negative Charge	D, E
Hydrophilic	N, Q, S, T, Y
Hydrophobic	A, C, F, I, L, M, V, W
Neutral	G, P

Amino Acid and Protein Structure