Overview
Biochemistry transcription and translation is the process in which genetic information encoded in DNA is copied (transcribed) into messengerRNA (mRNA) and then translated into proteins, the molecules that are responsible for many of the body’s functions. This is an essential process in all life forms, as it allows cells to quickly and accurately convert genetic information into proteins and transmit that information to other cells. Transcription and translation are important to understanding how genetic defects cause diseases, as errors in this process often lead to mutations in proteins, which can lead to health problems. In addition, transcription and translation is key to the development of biotechnological applications, such as gene therapy and the production of new proteins for drug therapies or the development of novel industrial products.