DNA to Genes to Proteins

Learn about the first step of protein synthesis, transcription of DNA to RNA. In this interactive tutorial, you'll explore epigenetics as a mechanism to activate or inactivate gene expression. 
Resource ID#: 163504 Type: Original Student Tutorial
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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Students
Keywords: protein synthesis, transcription, epigenetic, epigenetic tags, transcription factors, chromosomes, histones, nucleosomes, science, biology, genetics, DNA, RNA, epigenetics, chromatin, mitosis, gene targeting, genes, transcription, translation, chromatids, +RNA polymerase, G1 phase, M phase, RNA transcript, promoter, tRNA, mRNA, peptides, amino acids, proteins, interactive, tutorials, elearning, e-learning
Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial
Resource Collection: Original Student Tutorials Science - Grades 9-12

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