Unit 2: DNA and Protein Synthesis Assignment



Chapter 4: DNA and Protein Synthesis Assignment

PART A: Media Piece (10 Marks) DUE THURSDAY

Use the newspaper or online journals and news articles to find some recent research in Genetics. This can include genetic in medicine for studying treatments for disease, or genetically modified foods research, or genetic research about industrial or environmental uses.

Write a short summary of the article and any findings to be shared with others in class. Include a copy of the article with this assignment.

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PART B: Short Answer – 20 marks

PROVIDE ALL DETAILS AND BE SPECIFIC for full marks.

1. Describe DNA replication and include all of the enzymes involved. Use diagrams to help your explanation. 5 marks

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2. Describe transcription and include all of the enzymes involved. Use diagrams to help your explanation. 4 marks

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3. Name and describe the three (3) main parts translation. Use diagrams to help your explanation. 6 marks.

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4. Use the Genetic Code to determine the sequence of amino acids which result from the following section of DNA. 3 marks

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DNA sequence:

T A C C G A C A A G T T G G C A T G A A T A T T

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(amino

acids) _________________________________________________________________

Describe how a mutation of the sixth codon from ATG to ATC would affect translation and the resulting protein. 2 marks

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