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infoWhy this? We study DNA and protein synthesis because DNA stores the genetic code and protein synthesis is how that code is used to build proteins, so understanding these processes is essential for explaining inheritance, gene expression, genetic variation, evolution and many modern applications such as genetic engineering.

scheduleWhy now? We study DNA and protein synthesis now because, after understanding biological molecules (including nucleic acids), cells, enzymes and ATP, you are ready to see how genetic information is stored, copied and used to make proteins, which you need before moving on to inheritance, variation, evolution and gene technologies.