# Translation ## Overview of Translation During translation, a cell “reads” the information in a messenger RNA (mRNA) and uses it to build a protein. Together with transcription, these are the underlying processes of DNA replication. First, read [this article](https://www.khanacademy.org/science/biology/gene-expression-central-dogma/translation-polypeptides/a/translation-overview) to get an overview of translation is, and return here afterward. ## mRNA to Protein Translation To deep dive into how mRNA is translated into proteins with the help of ribosomes and tRNA, watch the video below. {% embed url="" %} ## Congratulations! If you made it here, then congratulations! You have successfully completed this section. Move to the next portion of the guide with the arrow buttons below. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.abi.am/abi-omicss-guide-2021/week-2/molecular-biology/translation.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.