Codon Wheel Challenge

We've learned about codons, and the processes of protein synthesis. Remember that in mRNA and tRNA, Thymine is replaced with Uracil. This is important to understand when using a Codon Wheel, which is a tool used to determine what amino acids are produced during protein synthesis.

Here's your challenge for the day:

Complete the handout by using the Codon Wheel to determine the DNA triplet, mRNA codon, tRNA anticodon, and the corresponding Amino Acid. Let's look at an example together.

Next, try this concept on your own. With your table partners, you may reference the flipped instruction video on the laptop to help see the example again and get a better understanding for this exercise. Keep in mind that practice makes perfect when using the Codon Wheel. This first table to finish the challenge wins a prize!