DNA Review and Protein Synthesis
Directions: Click on the following links. Answer the questions that follow each link on a
separate piece of paper.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBmO_rmXxIw
Bozeman Biology: “DNA REPLICATION”
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When does replication occur?
What were the three theories of DNA replication?
What is the accepted theory on how DNA copies itself?
How many sites of replication are there in prokaryotic cells?
http://ed.ted.com/lessons/james-watson-on-how-he-discovered-dna#watch
How I Discovered DNA – James Watson
After watching the video, click on the “Think” link. Answer the eight questions on a
separate piece of paper. For the multiple choice questions, please write the whole
answer, not just the letter.
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/molecules/rnamolecule/
What is RNA?
Explore the similarities between DNA and RNA. Create a Venn Diagram
DNA
RNA
PROTEIN SYNTHESIS
http://education-portal.com/academy/course/biology-high-school.html
Educational Portal
Click on #13 “The Transcription and Translation Process”
After watching the video, answer the quiz questions. Write down the question and
answer to each question.
http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=AP1302
Protein Synthesis
Watch the animation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itsb2SqR-R0
Crash Course Biology – DNA, Hot Pockets . . . .
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Define Transcription What is the name of the enzyme that creates the mRNA?
What does Uracil replace in RNA?
Where does Translation occur?
What are the three letter nucleotides called on the mRNA? What are they called
on the tRNA?
KEYSTONE REVIEW –
Watch and complete the quiz for the following items. For each video, write the question
and the answer:
Enzymes:
http://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/function-of-enzymes-substrate-active-siteactivation-energy.html#lesson
http://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/function-of-enzymes-environmentaleffects.html#lesson
Properties of Water
http://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/properties-of-water.html#lesson