Name: _________________________________ Date: ____________ Period: _______
Objective: You will create an informationa book explaining in words and pictures the parts of DNA, DNA replication, Transcription, and Translation. As you complete each task, place a check to keep track of your progress.
Directions: Each page should be titled and include headings for different topics. Each page should be thoughtfully planned before starting. Use MOST of the space on each page and use color to make information easy to read and stand out. You may include more information and pictures than outlined below. The prompts are to GUIDE you to make an informational book. It should NOT read as though you are answering questions.
Grading: I will stamp each page for completion on the due date.
____/10 points per page (
____/5 points for cover
____/10 points for creativity and quality
_____ Title “My DNA Book”
_____ Draw any 2 of the pictures below.
_____ Write your name and period below the title
_____ What are the rules for complimentary base pairing?
_____ Draw and label one nucleotide. (See picture to right)
_____ List which bases are purine and which are pyrimidine?
_____ What is the backbone of DNA made up of?

_____ What is the shape of DNA called?
_____ Draw a double helix DNA molecule (picture on front page)
_____ What is the definition/purpose of DNA replication?
_____ What does semiconservative replication mean for DNA? (Use picture below to help explain)
_____ Draw and explain each step of DNA replication (Use picture below in your explanation)
_____ Describe the role of helicase and DNA polymerase during DNA replication.
_____ Replicate the following strand of a DNA molecule:
TACTGCTCGGAAAGTACT
_____ Create the following chart in your book and fill it in
Type of RNA Function Picture
(pg. 205)
(pg. 205)
(pg. 205)
_____ Make the following chart showing the differences between DNA and RNA (use your notes)
DNA RNA
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_____ Draw and label the central dogma image on page 204.
_____ Describe the flow of genetic information in detail.
_____ What is the definition of transcription?
_____ Where does transcription happen?
_____ What does transcription create?
_____ Draw and explain each step of transcription. (pg. 206)
_____ Transcribe the following strand of a DNA molecule:
TACTGCTCGGAAAGTACT

_____ What is the definition of translation?
_____ Where does translation happen?
_____ What does translation make?
_____ Draw picture of a codon and explain what it is.
_____ Draw and describe the three main steps of translation
(pg208-209)
_____ Translate the following strand of a RNA molecule:
AUGACGAGCCUUUCAUGA
_____ Transcribe then translate the following DNA strand:
TACAAAGACTGCCTCATT
DNA Structure – Page 1
DNA Replication – Page 2
RNA – Page 3
Central Dogma – Page 4
Transcription – Page 5
Translation – Page 6
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Creativity and
Quality
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