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6.4-DNA and Protein Synthesis Concept Map
Option A: Self-made concept map
Construct a concept map using at least 15 of the following vocabulary words. You must also connect the words
with words or phrases so that the concept map makes sense (see example on board). Each word that you add is
worth 1 point. The assignment is worth 15 points total so you must add at least 15 words in order to earn
full credit.
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DNA
Strands
Double Helix
Nucleotides
Sugar
Phosphate
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Base
DNA Backbone
Rungs
Adenine
Guanine
Cytosine
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Thymine
Transcription
Translation
Ribosome
Nucleus
Protein
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Amino Acid
mRNA
tRNA
gene
Option B: Supported Concept Map
Complete the following concept map with all of the words in the first 2 columns. This will earn you 10 points.
Each additional word that you add is worth 1 point. The assignment is worth 15 points total so you must add
at least 5 words in order to earn full credit. Remember the connecting words/phrases.
DNA
Strands
Double Helix
Nucleotides
Sugar
Phosphate
Base
DNA Backbone
Rungs
Adenine
Guanine
Cytosine
Thymine
Ladder
Additional Vocab:
Transcription
Translation
Ribosome
Nucleus
Protein
Amino Acid
DNA
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