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TEST DATE: _________________________
DNA and Protein Synthesis Test Study Guide
Integrated Science 4
‘15
Name:
Per.
1.
DNA Structure. Activities: DNA Structure and Replication Worksheet, DNA Model; Extracting DNA
 Describe how DNA is extracted from a cell. How can extracted DNA be used?
2.
DNA Replication. Activities: DNA Structure and Replication Reading; DNA Replication Model
 State the purpose and importance of DNA replication. Describe the process of DNA replication, including the
terms complementary base pairing, template strand, new strand, unzip.
3.
Protein Synthesis (Transcription and Translation). Activities: Transcription Worksheet; Translation Worksheet;
Modeling Protein Synthesis, Amino Acids and Evolutionary Significance Worksheet.
 Describe the basic structure of an RNA molecule. What differences exist between DNA and RNA?
 Describe the purpose of transcription. Identify the molecules used and created in the process. Where does the
process occur in the cell?
 Describe the purpose of translation. Identify the molecules used and created in the process. Where does the
process occur in the cell?
 Explain the roles of mRNA, rRNA and tRNA in protein synthesis.
 Define the following terms: gene, codon, anti-codon.
 Given a DNA sequence, determine the sequence of amino acids created during protein synthesis. Be prepared to
label a diagram that depicts protein synthesis.
 Know how to use the mRNA codon chart.
 Describe the relationship between amino acids and proteins. List the functions of proteins in the human body.
 Explain how a mutation in DNA could affect the function of a protein. Give a specific example of this using the
Hemoglobin protein as an example.
 Explain how differences in DNA nucleotides or amino acid sequences can be used to compare evolutionary
relationships among vertebrates.
TEST DATE: _________________________
DNA and Protein Synthesis Test Study Guide
Integrated Science 4
‘14
Name:
Per.
1.
DNA Structure. Activities: DNA Structure and Replication Worksheet, DNA Model; Extracting DNA
 Describe how DNA is extracted from a cell. How can extracted DNA be used?
2.
DNA Replication. Activities: DNA Structure and Replication Reading; DNA Replication Model
 State the purpose and importance of DNA replication. Describe the process of DNA replication, including the
terms complementary base pairing, template strand, new strand, unzip.
3.
Protein Synthesis (Transcription and Translation). Activities: Transcription Worksheet; Translation Worksheet;
Modeling Protein Synthesis, Amino Acids and Evolutionary Significance Worksheet.
 Describe the basic structure of an RNA molecule. What differences exist between DNA and RNA?
 Describe the purpose of transcription. Identify the molecules used and created in the process. Where does the
process occur in the cell?
 Describe the purpose of translation. Identify the molecules used and created in the process. Where does the
process occur in the cell?
 Explain the roles of mRNA, rRNA and tRNA in protein synthesis.
 Define the following terms: gene, codon, anti-codon.
 Given a DNA sequence, determine the sequence of amino acids created during protein synthesis. Be prepared to
label a diagram that depicts protein synthesis.
 Know how to use the mRNA codon chart.
 Describe the relationship between amino acids and proteins. List the functions of proteins in the human body.
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Explain how a mutation in DNA could affect the function of a protein. Give a specific example of this using the
Hemoglobin protein as an example.
Explain how differences in DNA nucleotides or amino acid sequences can be used to compare evolutionary
relationships among vertebrates.