| | Category | CS | P04 | Stimulating Protein Synthesis Using Java Applets |
| | Abstract | Throughout the years, many forms have been used to model protein |
| | synthesis. Most biology related classes, especially in high schools, haven’t |
| | been able to get past colored construction paper labeled with the four |
| | bases of DNA and diagrams to help students grasp the process of protein |
| | synthesis. The purpose of this project is to use java applets to model |
| | protein synthesis, to allow the users to enter any combination of DNA |
| | bases from the start and watch how the polypeptide chain forms from the |
| | very bases they entered. From transcription to translation, users are able |
| | to watch protein form and grasp a better understanding of the concept. |
| | Using a java compiler, implementing the Runnable interface and importing |
| | java packages/classes, simple code such as if-else statements are used |
| | to configure DNA bases to form Messenger RNA to form protein and draw |
| | figures on the screen. The final animation of protein synthesis will enable |
| | students to not only take part in the making of protein, but to understand |
| | the way it forms. Programs like this one can provide students and users |
| | with a better comprehension of complex processes such as protein |
| | synthesis throughout numerous classrooms and demonstrations, |
| | upgrading form the traditional construction paper and diagrams. |
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