Here's a breakdown:
* DNA contains the genetic code for all the proteins your body needs.
* Transcription is the process where a specific section of DNA is copied into a messenger RNA (mRNA) molecule. This mRNA molecule then carries the genetic code to the ribosomes, where protein synthesis takes place.
Think of it like this:
* DNA is the blueprint for building a house.
* Transcription is the process of making a copy of the blueprint (mRNA).
* Translation (the next step) is the process of using the blueprint copy to actually build the house (protein).
