Protein Synthesis:
Translating the Amino Acids
Sweet Tooth
Gene
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Amino acid #1 -
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3 Tbsp A.A. #2 -
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2 Tbsp A.A. #3 -
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1 Tbsp A.A. #4 -
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¼ tsp A.A. #5 -
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A pinch A.A. #6 -
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3 Tbsp A.A. #7 -
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1 Tbsp A.A. #8 -
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¼ tsp A.A. #9 -
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1 tsp A.A. #10 -
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Translation
1. Obtain:
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A Mug
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A Tablespoon
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A Teaspoon
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A ¼ Teaspoon
2. Spray the bottom of the ribosome lightly
with amino acid #1.
3. Add amino acids #2-6 to in order to the
ribosome and stir to combine.
Ready in: How ever long it takes you to
transcribe and translate + 3 minutes.
Serves 1 people
4. Add amino acids #7-10 to the ribosome in
order and stir until smooth. **Be sure to
scrape the bottom.
5. Sprinkle A.A. #10 on top.
6.
Note: Because all microwaves are different, it is
difficult to give a precise cook time. Start with
70 seconds, wait 1 minute while it cools, then
7.
look to see it has set. Add 15-25 seconds if
necessary. Allow to rest 1 minute.
Cook in a microwave for 70 - 90 seconds (see
note) until just set, but barely shiney on the
top.
Allow to rest 1 minute.
RECIPE - KEY
Translating the Amino Acids
Sweet Tooth
Gene
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Amino acid #1 -
Cooking Spray
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3 Tbsp A.A. #2 -
All Purpose Flour
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2 Tbsp A.A. #3 -
Granulated Sugar
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1 Tbsp A.A. #4 -
Cocoa Powder
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¼ tsp A.A. #5 -
Baking Powder
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A pinch A.A. #6 -
Salt
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3 Tbsp A.A. #7 -
Milk
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1 Tbsp A.A. #8 -
Canola Oil
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tsp A.A. #9 -
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1 tsp A.A. #10 -
Vanilla Extract
Chocolate Chips
Translation
8. Obtain:
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A Mug
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A Tablespoon
○
A Teaspoon
○
A ⅛ Teaspoon
9. Spray the bottom of the ribosome lightly
with amino acid #1.
10. Add amino acids #2-6 to in order to the
ribosome and stir to combine.
Ready in: How ever long it takes you to
transcribe and translate + 3 minutes.
Serves 1 people
11. Add amino acids #7-10 to the ribosome in
order and stir until smooth. **Be sure to
scrape the bottom.
12. Sprinkle A.A. #10 on top.
13. Cook in a microwave for 70 - 90 seconds (see
Note: Because all microwaves are different, it is
note) until just set, but barely shiney on the
difficult to give a precise cook time. Start with
top.
70 seconds, wait 1 minute while it cools, then
14. Allow to rest 1 minute.
look to see it has set. Add 15-25 seconds if
necessary. Allow to rest 1 minute.
RECIPE
Translating the Amino Acids
Sweet Tooth
Gene
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Amino acid #1 -
Methionine
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3 Tbsp A.A. #2 -
Isoleucine
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2 Tbsp A.A. #3 -
Valine
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1 Tbsp A.A. #4 -
Threonine
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¼ tsp A.A. #5 -
Tryptophan
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A pinch A.A. #6 -
Leucine
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3 Tbsp A.A. #7 -
Lysine
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1 Tbsp A.A. #8 -
Phenylalanine
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tsp A.A. #9 -
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1 tsp A.A. #10 -
Arginine
Histidine
Translation
15. Obtain:
○
A Mug
○
A Tablespoon
○
A Teaspoon
○
A ⅛ Teaspoon
16. Spray the bottom of the ribosome lightly
with amino acid #1.
17. Add amino acids #2-6 to in order to the
ribosome and stir to combine.
Ready in: How ever long it takes you to
transcribe and translate + 3 minutes.
Serves 1 people
18. Add amino acids #7-10 to the ribosome in
order and stir until smooth. **Be sure to
scrape the bottom.
19. Sprinkle A.A. #10 on top.
20. Cook in a microwave for 70 - 90 seconds (see
Note: Because all microwaves are different, it is
note) until just set, but barely shiney on the
difficult to give a precise cook time. Start with
top.
70 seconds, wait 1 minute while it cools, then
21. Allow to rest 1 minute.
look to see it has set. Add 15-25 seconds if
necessary. Allow to rest 1 minute.