Download Transcription and Translation computer lab test review

Transcription/Translation Computer Lab
Go to http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/
Click on “Molecules of Inheritance”
Click on “Transcribe and Translate a Gene”
Click on Begin Transcription and follow instructions on screen to transcribe the DNA
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During transcription, RNA is developed from a strand of DNA. List the base pairs used to make RNA.
What is the name of the DNA strand used in transcription?
Where does transcription occur?
Where does translation occur?
Name the RNA codon that is used to start translation.
Which three codons will stop translation and indicate the protein is complete?
After you have finished translating the RNA strand, list the amino acids that were used in the correct
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How many different possibilities are there when translating RNA into amino acid strands?
After you have finished return to the “Molecules of Inheritance” page.
Click on “Types of Proteins”
Click on each type of protein.
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List the different types of proteins and give an example of each and the function.
After you have finished return to the “Molecules of Inheritance” page.
Click on “RNA’s role in the Central Dogma”
Click on the name of each molecule involved in protein synthesis.
1. Write the name and function of each molecule involved in protein synthesis.
After you have finished return to the “Molecules of Inheritance” page.
Click on “What is a Gene?”
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Define a gene.
What is the function of hemoglobin?
What is the name of a mutation that happens to hemoglobin?
What is the name of the protein found in hair and nails?