CP Biology – DNA and Protein Synthesis Graphic Organizer & Review
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1. Review of DNA Structure and Replication - Answer the following questions
A. What makes up a nucleotide?
B. Why does DNA replication occur?
C. Where does DNA replication occur?
D. How does DNA replication occur? (Briefly explain the process, be sure to mention the
enzymes involved and number the steps.)
2. Complete the “Central Dogma” of Genetics.
DNA
____________________________
1.
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2.
3. Identify the steps:
1. _________________________________________
2. _________________________________________
4. Complete the table below to compare DNA, mRNA, and tRNA.
DNA
What do the letters
stand for?
What is it made of?
Where is it found?
What is its’ job?
mRNA
tRNA
5. What are the 3 major differences between DNA and RNA?
6. Complete the blanks to practice the steps of transcription and translation. (You will need your
amino acid chart to complete)
DNA ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
mRNA A U G
A C U
A G C
U G G
G G G
U A U
U A C
U U U
U A G
tRNA _____________________________________________________________
AA _______________________________________________________________
DNA T A C
C G C
T C C
G C C
G T C
G A C
A A T
A C C
A C T
mRNA ________________________________________________________________________
tRNA _________________________________________________________________________
AA ___________________________________________________________________________
7. Where does transcription occur in the cell?
8. Where does translation occur in the cell?
9. What is the end result of translation?
10. Why are proteins important?