This calculator converts DNA or RNA sequences into amino acid sequences through the process of translation. In biological systems, this process occurs in ribosomes where messenger RNA (mRNA) is translated into proteins.

The process follows these steps:
1. If DNA is provided, it's first transcribed to RNA
2. RNA codons (groups of three nucleotides) are read
3. Each codon is translated to its corresponding amino acid
4. Translation continues until a stop codon is reached

1. Select your sequence type (DNA or RNA)
2. Enter your nucleotide sequence
3. Click 'Translate' to get:
- The amino acid sequence
- The codon breakdown
- Any warnings about potential issues

Note: The calculator automatically:
- Converts input to uppercase
- Removes invalid characters
- Identifies start codons (AUG)
- Stops at stop codons (UAA, UAG, UGA)

- Amino acids are shown in their three-letter codes (e.g., Met for Methionine)
- Codons are displayed in groups of three nucleotides
- Start codon (AUG) codes for Methionine
- Stop codons (UAA, UAG, UGA) terminate translation
- Warnings are shown for incomplete or invalid sequences