DNA & Protein Synthesis Task Cards Academic Biology

Where, in the eukaryotic cell, is DNA stored? 1 Where, in the eukaryotic cell, is DNA stored? ©2015 Science Island

What is the function of DNA? 2 What is the function of DNA? ©2015 Science Island

DNA is a polymer made of ___ monomers. 3 DNA is a polymer made of ___ monomers. ©2015 Science Island

List the 4 nitrogen bases found in DNA and discuss how they pair up. 5 List the 4 nitrogen bases found in DNA and discuss how they pair up. ©2015 Science Island

6 If we look at DNA as a ladder, which part(s) of a nucleotide are the rungs of the ladder? The sides of the ladder? ©2015 Science Island

7 ______ bonds are located between the basepairs, while _____ bonds are along the backbone. ©2015 Science Island

The double helix shape of DNA was first described in 1953 by 8 The double helix shape of DNA was first described in 1953 by ___ & ___. ©2015 Science Island

The process of copying the DNA molecule is called ___ ___. 9 The process of copying the DNA molecule is called ___ ___. ©2015 Science Island

Briefly explain why DNA replication is necessary. 10 Briefly explain why DNA replication is necessary. ©2015 Science Island

11 List the two enzymes involved in DNA Replication. What does each one do? ©2015 Science Island

What is produced by DNA replication? 12 What is produced by DNA replication? ©2015 Science Island

What bases will base pair to this section of DNA during replication? 13 What bases will base pair to this section of DNA during replication? A T T C A G C A T C C G ©2015 Science Island

For each of the images below, identify the process and its cellular location. (in a eukaryotic cell) 14 B A C ©2015 Science Island

15 Define gene. Image is public domain ©2015 Science Island

16 20 different ___ ___ link together to form chains. A protein is composed of one or more of these ___ chains which are twisted and folded into a particular shape. ©2015 Science Island

Explain the relationship between DNA, Proteins and Traits. 17 Explain the relationship between DNA, Proteins and Traits. ©2015 Science Island

18 Li st 3 ways R NA i s d f er en t r o m D N A . ©2015 Sc ie nc e Is nd 18 Li st 3 ways R NA i s d f er en t r o m D N A .

19 Write the RNA bases that will base pair to this section of DNA during transcription: A T T C A G C A T C C G ©2015 Science Island

Name the 3 types of RNA described below: 20 Name the 3 types of RNA described below: Transcribes the DNA code Primary component of the ribosome Carries an amino acid into position during translation ©2015 Science Island

Fill in the missing step in transcription: 21 Fill in the missing step in transcription: DNA strands separate One side serves as a template ? mRNA transcript is spliced mRNA exits nucleus ©2015 Science Island

What is produced by Transcription? By Translation? 22 What is produced by Transcription? By Translation? ©2015 Science Island

23 Eukaryotic genes contain non-coding regions called ___ and coding regions called ___. Image is public domain. ©2015 Science Island

Where does the mRNA transcript go when it exits the nucleus? 24 Where does the mRNA transcript go when it exits the nucleus? ©2015 Science Island

How does tRNA assist in protein synthesis? 25 ©2015 Science Island

Briefly discuss the function of ribosomes. 26 Briefly discuss the function of ribosomes. ©2015 Science Island

A 3-base “word” on mRNA that codes for one amino acid is a ___. 27 A 3-base “word” on mRNA that codes for one amino acid is a ___. AUG ©2015 Science Island

What is the purpose of a codon chart like this? 28 What is the purpose of a codon chart like this? ©2015 Science Island

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List the names of the enzymes involved in transcription. 30 List the names of the enzymes involved in transcription. ©2015 Science Island

31 Use this portion of the codon chart to determine the amino acid coded for by the mRNA codon UCA. ©2015 Science Island

Any change in the DNA sequence is a ___. 32 Any change in the DNA sequence is a ___. ©2015 Science Island

33 Describe the differences between a point mutation and a frame shift mutation. Which one is caused by a deletion or insertion? ©2015 Science Island

Original: The tan dog ran. Mutation 1: The ten dog ran. 34 Original: The tan dog ran. Mutation 1: The ten dog ran. Mutation 2: The tan ogr an. Mutation 3: The taa ndo gra n. Identify the type of mutation that has occurred in the examples shown. ©2015 Science Island