Notebook #5 Vocabulary and Essential Questions for DNA and Protein Synthesis
NC Goal
3.1.1
3.1.2
Essential Questions
 Explain the double-stranded,
complementary nature of DNA as related to
its function in the cell.
 Develop a cause and effect model relating
the structure of DNA to the functions of
replication and protein synthesis.
 Infer advantages (injury repair) and
disadvantages (cancer) of the
overproduction, underproduction or
production of proteins at the incorrect
times.
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3.1.3
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4.1.2
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Explain how DNA and RNA code for proteins
and determine traits.
Explain the process of protein synthesis.
Interpret a codon chart to determine the
amino acid sequence produced by a
particular sequence of bases.
Explain how an amino acid sequence forms a
protein that leads to a particular function
and phenotype (trait) in an organism.
Explain how mutations in DNA that result
from interactions with the environment or
new combinations of existing genes lead to
changes in function and phenotype.
Understand that mutations are changes in
DNA coding and can be deletions, additions,
or substitutions. Mutations can random and
spontaneous or caused by radiation and/or
chemical exposure.
Develop a cause and effect model in order to
describe how mutations change amino acid
sequence, protein function, and phenotype.
Summarize the relationship among DNA,
proteins, and amino acids in carrying out the
Vocabulary
DNA
Nucleic acid
nucleotide
Deoxyribose sugar
Phosphate
Adenine
Thymine
Cytosine
Guanine
Hydrogen bonds
Double helix
Replication
Central dogma
Complementary base pairing
RNA
Ribose sugar
Uracil
Transcription
Translation
mRNA
tRNA
amino acids
peptide bonds
polypeptides
structural proteins
functional proteins
codon
anticodon
phenotype
trait
Mutations
Mutagens
Radiation
Deletions
Additions
Substitutions
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work of cells and how this similar in all
organisms.
Recall that the sequence of nucleotides in
DNA codes for specific amino acids which
link to form proteins.
Identify the five nitrogenous bases found in
nucleic acids as the same for all organisms.
Summarize the process of protein synthesis.
Tic Tac Toe
Create a foldable with
definitions ____
Complete the quizlet vocab quiz
3 times ___
Create a model that illustrates a
goal above. ____
Create a crossword puzzle on
puzzlemaker.com and have
another Bio student solve it ___
Create a 15 question quiz and
have another student take it
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Draw a comic strip that reviews
one goal above. ____
Board Facts
Create a song, rap, or poem
that includes all vocab words
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Create a concept map that links
all vocab words ____
Outline Chapters _____ from
readings in class _____.
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