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Worksheet 13.1: RNA
(pages 362-365; iBooks pages 614-620)
1. Genes contain coded ________ instructions that tell cells how to build
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2. List the 3 differences between DNA and RNA.
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3. When it comes to protein synthesis, the DNA acts as the __________________ and
RNA acts as the ____________________. (see figure 13-1)
4. Complete the table on the types of RNA.
Type of RNA
Function
mRNA
rRNA
tRNA
5. Draw and label a picture, using colors, of each of the three types of RNA.
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mRNA
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tRNA
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rRNA
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6. What is the name of the chemical process that makes RNA?
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7. Complete the table on describing where transcription occurs in prokaryotes and
eukaryotes.
Type of Cell
Location where Transcription occurs
Prokaryotes
Eukaryotes
8. List the base pairing rules for RNA.
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9. Label the diagram regarding transcription. Word bank: DNA, RNA, G, C, U, A
RNA polymerase
Key
DNA
RNA
A = Adenine
C = Cytosine
G = Guanine
T = Thymine
A = Adenine
C = Cytosine
G = Guanine
U = Uracil
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10. Complete the table regarding base pairing.
Template
Complementary DNA
Messenger RNA (mRNA)
TTACGG
AATGCC
AAUGCC
GGCGGC
ACGUAG
AGACTC
GATAAG
CUGGCUACA
11. What does the cell copy during DNA replication? ________________________
12. How many strands of DNA are used are used to make complementary strands of
RNA? ________________________
13. _____________________ are signals on the DNA that show RNA polymerase
exactly where to begin making RNA.
14. The ______________________ sequence is the place on the DNA that tells RNA
polymerase to stop making RNA.
15. Explain the difference between introns and exons.
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16. What’s the difference between pre-mRNA and mature mRNA?
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17. Do a Google search or consult your notes to fill in the table about mRNA.
RNA Component
What is it made of?
Cap
Tail
18. List the steps of RNA editing.
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B. ___________________________________________________________
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C. ___________________________________________________________
19. Fill in the table regarding DNA.
DNA Strand
Function during transcription
Sense Strand
Antisense Strand
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