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NEETBiologyMolecular Basis of InheritanceClass 12

What does “Translation” actually mean in Molecular Basis of Inheritance, and why does it matter for NEET?

reading mRNA codons at the ribosome to build a protein.

In simple words: reading mRNA codons at the ribosome to build a protein. Getting Translation clear matters because NEET questions on Molecular Basis of Inheritance usually test this idea directly, not just a formula you memorised.

Key point

Translation

Common mistake

thinking each base codes for one amino acid.

Memory tip

a codon is THREE bases → one amino acid.

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