Science Common Sense

1439 - What is the central dogma of molecular genetics.

The central dogma of molecular genetics is like a simple recipe to understand how our body works. It's a three-step process:

  1. DNA (Genes): Our cells have instructions written in a special code called DNA. It's like a blueprint with all the information our body needs to grow and work properly.
  2. Transcription (Making a copy): When our cells need to use the instructions in the DNA, they make a copy of the blueprint, called RNA (like a photocopied version of the original).
  3. Translation (Making proteins): The copied RNA instructions are then used to build proteins, which are like the building blocks of our body. They help us move, grow, and function properly.

So, in short: DNA (genes) → RNA (copy) → Proteins (building blocks).

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