Download Biology Packet 7: DNA & RNA

Biology
Textbook Chapter 12
Pages 286-317
Packet 7: DNA & RNA
Prentice Hall Review Book pages 39-46
Star Regents Review Book pages 59-68
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Explain the function of DNA.
Summarize the relationship between genes and DNA.
Describe the overall structure of the DNA molecule.
Describe the three components of a nucleotide.
Explain the base pairing rules.
Relate the role of the base pairing rules to the structure of DNA.
Summarize the events of DNA replication.
Describe how errors are corrected during DNA replication.
Relate the DNA molecule to chromosome structure.
Explain how RNA differs from DNA.
Name the three types of RNA.
Summarize the process of transcription.
Outline the major steps of translation.
Relate the role of codons to the sequence of amino acids that result after translation.
Identify the genetic code.
Explain the relationship between genes and proteins.
Contrast gene mutations and chromosomal mutations.
Evaluate three ways that point mutations can alter genetic material.
Laboratory:
Lab #6: NYS Required Lab Relationships and Biodiversity
Be sure to print up both parts (a and b)