DNA Scavenger Hunt
12-1 DNA (Page 287)
CLUE 12-1
1. What does DNA stand for?
2. What is the monomer of DNA called?
3. List the three parts of the answer for number 2.
4. What is the name of the shape DNA takes?
5. How many strands does DNA have?
12-2 Chromosomes and DNA Replication (Page 295)
1. During DNA replication, the DNA molecule produces ___ new _____________ strands.
2. First, the enzyme _________________, opens or unzips a section of DNA.
3. Secondly, the enzyme _____ ________________ adds new nucleotides to produce a new DNA molecule.
4. What is one additional function the enzyme from #3 is able to complete?
5. __________ and __________ called __________ tightly pack together to form a substance called chromatin.
12-3 RNA and Protein Synthesis (Page 300)
CLUE 12-2
1, List at least 2 differences between RNA and DNA.
2. List the 3 types of RNA.
3. What process produces RNA from a DNA template?
4. How is RNA edited? (HINT: Use words introns and exons!)
CLUE 12-3
5. What is the “Genetic Code”?
6. Describe Translation using these terms: mRNA, rRNA, tRNA, amino acid, base-pairing rules, and protein.
7. How are genes and proteins related?
Final Clue
Final Round!!
1. What are the 4 nitrogen bases?
2. Replicate this DNA: ATG-ATG
3. Transcribe this DNA: ATG-ATG
4. Translate this DNA: ATG-ATG
5 What is the difference between a codon and an anti-codon?
What am I?
DNA Scavenger Hunt
12-1 DNA (Page 287)
CLUE 12-1
1. What does DNA stand for?
2. What is the monomer of DNA called?
3. List the three parts of the answer for number 2.
4. What is the name of the shape DNA takes?
5. How many strands does DNA have?
12-2 Chromosomes and DNA Replication (Page 295)
1. During DNA replication, the DNA molecule produces ___ new _____________ strands.
2. First, the enzyme _________________, opens or unzips a section of DNA.
3. Secondly, the enzyme _____ ________________ adds new nucleotides to produce a new DNA molecule.
4. What is one additional function the enzyme from #3 is able to complete?
5. __________ and __________ called __________ tightly pack together to form a substance called chromatin.
12-3 RNA and Protein Synthesis (Page 300)
CLUE 12-2
1, List at least 2 differences between RNA and DNA.
2. List the 3 types of RNA.
3. What process produces RNA from a DNA template?
4. How is RNA edited? (HINT: Use words introns and exons!)
CLUE 12-3
5. What is the “Genetic Code”?
6. Describe Translation using these terms: mRNA, rRNA, tRNA, amino acid, base-pairing rules, and protein.
7. How are genes and proteins related?
Final Clue
Final Round!!
1. What are the 4 nitrogen bases?
2. Replicate this DNA: ATG-ATG
3. Transcribe this DNA: ATG-ATG
4. Translate this DNA: ATG-ATG
5 What is the difference between a codon and an anti-codon?
What am I?