Early research showed that genes code for proteins. This was based on studies using mutant strains of bread mold. This multimedia article includes animations, pictures, video, biographical information, and quiz questions that are accessed by clicking on buttons along the bottom of the page.

Concepts

dna, protein synthesis

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Additional Tags

famous experiment, genes make proteins, interpret genetic code, making a protein, protein production

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 2 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

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