DNA Secret Code

These worksheets were designed to engage students while helping them understand and remember the two main steps of protein synthesis: transcription and translation. In the first worksheet, students must correctly transcribe and translate the DNA and decode the clues to catch the killer. In the second worksheet, students work backwards to create their own secret codes. These engaging worksheets will help your students remember the central dogma of genetics and practice the skills of predicting the amino acids of a protein.