Name: _________________________
Class: ________
Date:_____________
AP Biology
Learning about DNA and RNA with the iPad
Directions: You will be exploring an iPad app called “Click and Learn.” The app is free from the
Howard Hughes Medical Institute. The app contains both video and tutorials on several topics in
biology. You will be primarily concerned with the information dealing with DNA and RNA.
Genetic Switches
1. Describe how genetic switches work.
RNA Interference
2. In your own words, describe the structure, function, and outcomes of the process of RNAi.
Describe the structure of the molecules involved in the process.
RNA Diversity
3. Describe the following types of RNA (Check out the video too).
Messenger RNA
Double-Stranded
RNA
Transfer RNA
Ribozymes: Group I
Intron
Ribozymes:
Hammerhead
Ribozymes:
Hepatitis Delta
Virus
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Class: ________
Date:_____________
Ribozymes: Hairpin
Ribozyme
Ribonuclease P
Ribosome
The Proteasome and Protein Regulation
4. Describe the structure and function of the proteasome (watch the videos too)
Structure and Function of Telomeres
5. Describe the structure and function of a telomere.
6. What is the function of telomerase?
7. How are telomeres related to aging?
8. How does telomerase function in cancer cells?
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