DNA is transcribed into messenger RNA through a process called transcription. During transcription, the enzyme RNA polymerase matches DNA nucleotide bases with complementary RNA bases to produce mRNA. The mRNA is then translated into amino acids through translation. Translation occurs as the mRNA codons are read by ribosomes to build amino acid sequences. The document provides interactive tutorials and simulations for students to transcribe a provided DNA template into mRNA and then translate the mRNA into a protein by matching tRNAs to the mRNA codons. Students are evaluated based on whether they produce the correct protein sequence. Errors in transcription or translation could result in detrimental effects if essential proteins are not produced correctly.