1. DNA contains the genetic code
2. mRNA nucleotides match to complementary base on DNA strand
3. mRNA strand is created
4. mRNA moves to cytoplasm and onto ribosomes
5. Bases on mRNA are read in threes to code for amino acids
6. Amino acids are brought to ribosomes by carrier molecules
7. Amino acids connect to form a protein
8. Protein folds to form 3D structure