The Role of DNA in Protein Synthesis

Xiaohuang: DOORM, what role does DNA play in protein synthesis?

DOORM: Xiaohuang, DNA plays a critical role in protein synthesis by storing and transmitting genetic information. DNA contains genetic instructions that are transcribed into messenger RNA (mRNA). mRNA carries the DNA information from the cell nucleus to the cytoplasm, where it guides protein synthesis. Each set of three nucleotide bases in mRNA corresponds to one amino acid, and the sequence of mRNA determines the order of amino acids, thus determining the structure and function of the protein.