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DNA & Protein Synthesis Task Cards
Academic Biology
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Where, in the eukaryotic cell, is DNA stored?
1 Where, in the eukaryotic cell, is DNA stored? ©2015 Science Island
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What is the function of DNA?
2 What is the function of DNA? ©2015 Science Island
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DNA is a polymer made of ___ monomers.
3 DNA is a polymer made of ___ monomers. ©2015 Science Island
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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
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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
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7 ______ bonds are located between the basepairs, while _____ bonds are along the backbone. ©2015 Science Island
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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
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The process of copying the DNA molecule is called ___ ___.
9 The process of copying the DNA molecule is called ___ ___. ©2015 Science Island
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Briefly explain why DNA replication is necessary.
10 Briefly explain why DNA replication is necessary. ©2015 Science Island
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11 List the two enzymes involved in DNA Replication. What does each one do? ©2015 Science Island
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What is produced by DNA replication?
12 What is produced by DNA replication? ©2015 Science Island
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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
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For each of the images below, identify the process and its cellular location. (in a eukaryotic cell)
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15 Define gene. Image is public domain ©2015 Science Island
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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
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Explain the relationship between DNA, Proteins and Traits.
17 Explain the relationship between DNA, Proteins and Traits. ©2015 Science Island
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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 .
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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
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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
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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
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What is produced by Transcription? By Translation?
22 What is produced by Transcription? By Translation? ©2015 Science Island
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23 Eukaryotic genes contain non-coding regions called ___ and coding regions called ___. Image is public domain. ©2015 Science Island
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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
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How does tRNA assist in protein synthesis?
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Briefly discuss the function of ribosomes.
26 Briefly discuss the function of ribosomes. ©2015 Science Island
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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
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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
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31 Use this portion of the codon chart to determine the amino acid coded for by the mRNA codon UCA. ©2015 Science Island
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Any change in the DNA sequence is a ___.
32 Any change in the DNA sequence is a ___. ©2015 Science Island
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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
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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
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