Protein Synthesis
Description: Film by the Senses Bureau at UC San Diego showing a human representation of protein synthesis by the translation of mRNA by ribosomes.
Source: Weiss, Robert Alan, Stanford University Department of Chemistry
Year: 1971 Vol: N/A Page: N/A
Keywords: Proteins, Senses Bureau, mRNA, Ribosomes, tRNA, Synthesis, Simulation
Rating: 
Hazard: Low
- Electric shock hazard
- Simulation
Effectiveness: Average
- Mild contrast between system behavior
- Hard to see or perceive results
- Mild effects are seen by audience
- Time to results is medium
- Somewhat connected conceptually to course material
Difficulty: Low
- Simple procedures
- Simple manipulations for most to perform
Safety Precautions:
- Use UL approved three-prong plug and outlet
- Eye protection recommended
Class: Biochemistry, Simulation
Division: General
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