How genes make proteins

Explain how the base sequence of a gene is transcribed and translated into a protein that produces a trait.

⏱ 19 min❓ 8 questions

What you'll be able to do

✔I can explain how a sequence of three bases (a codon) codes for one amino acid
✔I can describe transcription and translation in simple terms
✔I can link a change in a protein to a change in an observable trait

How this works

1Read the short explanations first — they teach you what you need before each question.
2Answer each question, then tap Check. A right answer moves you on automatically; if it's wrong, you'll see a friendly explanation of why.
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What's inside

8 questions and 1 quick teaching card, including:

↕️Put in order — Use the up and down arrows to sort the steps.
✏️Fill in the blank — Type the missing word to complete the sentence.

👪Grown-up tip: sit alongside younger learners for the first few lessons. Read the questions together and chat about the explanations — that's where the real learning sticks.

Curriculum: AC9S10U01