Transcription of DNA Genetic information in DNA is contained in segments called genes Each gene consists of a specific nucleotide sequence that encodes a specific protein Conversion of DNA information into proteins begins with transcription of DNA to mRNAGenetic information in DNA is contained in segments called genes ▪ Each gene consists of a specific nucleotide sequence that encodes a specific protein ▪ Conversion of DNA information into proteins begins with transcription of DNA to mRNA Transcription of DNA