Unit 6 Outline
DNA
This unit will cover the history of DNA, its structure, and the role that it plays in life. In addition,
we will look at how genes can be passed from generation to generation.
1. DNA – “The Blueprint of Life” its history, structure, and function.
DNA: The Secret of Life Video
DNA Coloring Sheet
DNA Lab
*DNA History & Structure Quiz
2. Protein Synthesis – converting the “instructions” found in DNA into “commands” i.e.
proteins.
Protein Synthesis Worksheet
Protein Synthesis Activity
*Protein Synthesis Quiz
3. Mutations – simply changes in the code…not always a bad thing.
Mutation Worksheet
4. Biotechnology – this includes all of the stuff you hear about on CSI.
DNA Sequencing Lab
Cloning Video
Cloning Worksheet
Unit 6 Test: ____
Key Vocabulary for this unit:
DNA
Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)
Nucleotide
Chargaff’s Rule
Nitrogen(ous) Base
Deoxyribose
Rosalind Franklin
James Watson
Francis Crick
Double Helix
DNA Polymerase
Hydrogen Bond
Protein Synthesis
Protein Synthesis
RNA
Uracil
RNA Polymerase
Codon
mRNA
tRNA
rRNA
Transcription
Translation
AUG Codon
Anticodon
Stop Codon
Mutations & Biotechnology
Gene Mutation
Chromosomal Mutation
Point Mutation
Frame Shift Mutation
Mutagen
Restriction Enzyme
Gel Electrophoresis
DNA Fingerprinting
Recombinant DNA
Cloning