Central Dogma

Definition

The central dogma of molecular biology describes the process by which the instructions in DNA are converted into a functional product, a protein. It involves two main stages: transcription (DNA to RNA) and translation (RNA to protein).

Related terms

Transcription:

This is the first step in gene expression where a particular segment of DNA is copied into RNA.

Gene Expression:

This refers to how genes produce their products (proteins), essentially turning on or off genes.

Protein Synthesis:

This term refers to the process by which cells build proteins according to instructions from DNA.