Protein Synthesis Mystery—Who Does What, and Where?

I’m diving into the world of protein synthesis for my biology project, and I’m trying to make sense of the roles different “molecular characters” play in this cellular drama.

Can anyone help me solve a few mysteries?

• If transcription and translation were scenes in a movie, what would happen in each one—and who are the main actors?
• Where in the cell does the “scriptwriting” happen, and where does the actual “performance” take place?
• How do mRNA, tRNA, and ribosomes each contribute to turning genetic code into actual proteins?

Bonus points if you’ve got a metaphor, funny comparison, or a visual guide that makes the process stick! I feel like I almost get it, but I need that “a-ha!” moment. ????

Thanks!

FNF

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