Download The Universal Genetic Code

Primary Type: Student Tutorial
Status: Published
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The Universal Genetic Code
Learn how to better understand the composition of DNA, the purpose of the information in DNA, why the DNA sequence is considered a universal
code, and what might happen if mistakes appear in the code.
Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Students
Keywords: DNA, RNA, Protein, Transcription, Translation, Amino acid, Code, The genetic code, universal
Resource Collection: Science - Biology - Grades 9-12 Original Student Tutorials
SOURCE AND ACCESS INFORMATION
Contributed by: Adam Santone
Name of Author/Source: Robert Lengacher
District/Organization of Contributor(s): Other
Access Privileges: Public
License: CPALMS License - no distribution - non commercial
Related Standards
Name
SC.912.L.16.9:
Description
Explain how and why the genetic code is universal and is common to almost all organisms.
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