DNA → RNA → Protein

Here's a breakdown of this central dogma of molecular biology:

* DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid): This is the blueprint of life, containing the genetic instructions for building and maintaining an organism.

* RNA (Ribonucleic acid): A molecule that acts as a messenger, carrying the genetic instructions from DNA to the protein-making machinery (ribosomes) in the cell. There are different types of RNA, each with its own role.

* Protein: The functional units of cells. Proteins carry out a vast array of tasks, from building structures to catalyzing chemical reactions.

This flow of information is essential for all living organisms:

* Transcription: The process of copying DNA into RNA.

* Translation: The process of using the information in RNA to build proteins.

Let me know if you'd like a more detailed explanation of any of these processes!