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Protein Synthesis Lab
DNA
mRNA
Protein
First things first….
• Take 1 notecard and write all 3
group members names on the
card.
STEP
1
Building a DNA Molecule
• You have been given the DNA template
strand.
• Remember DNA is read is 3’s – draw a
vertical line between every triplet.
• Fill in the complementary strand of the
DNA molecule.
• Draw a vertical line between every triplet.
• Each student is in charge of 3 triplets.
Write each student’s name under the
triplets they are in charge of.
STEP
2
Do the template strand first!
Building the DNA Template
Strand
• Each student needs 3 notecards.
• 1 notecard = 1 triplet
• Copy down the triplets of the
template strand you are assigned.
• Using the yarn, begin tying your
template strand together.
STEP
3
Now build the
complementary strand!
Building the Complementary
Strand
• Each student needs 3 notecards.
• 1 notecard = 1 triplet
• Copy down the triplets of the
complementary strand you are
assigned.
• Using the yarn, begin tying your
complementary strand together.
STEP
4
Tie the template strand
and complementary
strands together
STEP
5
Lastly
• Fold up your completed DNA
molecule and place in a Ziploc bag.
• Also place the card with your names
on it in the Ziploc bag where I can
see it.
• Turn in to the box at the front.
• Please clean up your area.
STEP
6