1. Know who discovered the structure of the DNA molecule.
2. List the three parts of a nucleotide.
*3. Be able to list the four bases in DNA.
*4. Be familiar with the base-pairing rule (know what bases are complementary).
*5. Be familiar with the structure and shape of a DNA molecule.
6. Be able to name two differences in the structure of DNA vs. RNA.
7. Describe what happens during transcription. What is the role of mRNA?
8. Describe what happens during translation. What is the role of tRNA?
9. During what phase does DNA replication occur?
10. What role do centrioles and spindle fibers have in the process of mitosis?
11. Be familiar with the following terms: codon mitosis interphase nucleic acid guanine
*double-helix prophase adenine thymine tRNA anticodon nucleotide cytosine uracil mRNA triplet
1. Know who discovered the structure of the DNA molecule.
2. List the three parts of a nucleotide.
*3. Be able to list the four bases in DNA.
*4. Be familiar with the base-pairing rule (know what bases are complementary).
*5. Be familiar with the structure and shape of a DNA molecule.
6. Be able to name two differences in the structure of DNA vs. RNA.
7. Describe what happens during transcription. What is the role of mRNA?
8. Describe what happens during translation. What is the role of tRNA?
9. During what phase does DNA replication occur?
10. What role do centrioles and spindle fibers have in the process of mitosis?
11. Be familiar with the following terms: codon mitosis interphase nucleic acid prophase adenine guanine
*double-helix thymine tRNA anticodon nucleotide cytosine uracil mRNA triplet