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DNA and RNA
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Contents:
Structure of DNA …………………………………………………………………………………………….3
Genetic Code …………………………………………………………………………………………………..4
DNA Replication ……………………………………………………………………………………………..5
DNA Profiling …………………………………………………………………………………………………6
Application of DNA Profiling …………………………………………………………………………...7
Genetic Screening …………………………………………………………………………………………..8
Detailed look at DNA ………………………………………………………………………………………9
RNA ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..10
Protein Synthesis ………………………………………………………………………………………….12
Exam Questions ……………………………………………………………………………………………15
DNA and RNA can be worth 5% if asked as a short question in Section A.
DNA and RNA can be worth 7.5% if asked as an experiment in Section B.
DNA and RNA can be worth 15% if asked as a long question in Section C.
Note: DNA and RNA question has been asked every year since 2004 except for
2009.
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DNA and RNA
Structure of DNA
DNA = deoxribonucleic acid
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DNA is located inside the nucleus of a cell.
DNA can fit into a nucleus as it can coil and fold.
DNA has two strands.
NOTE: DNA is also found in the mitochondria and chloroplast of cells.
There are four bases used in DNA:
A
T
G
C
= adenine
= thymine
= guanine
= cytosine
The four bases can only join (bond) with one other base:
Structure of DNA
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What shape does DNA have?
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DNA have a double helix shape
What is a gene?
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A gene is a section of DNA that causes the production of protein.
The Genetic code
How many amino acids are used in the production of proteins? 20
A gene carries different codes to control the formation of the different amino
acids.
The genetic codes (DNA codes) for each amino acid have a sequence of three
bases. They are known as a triplet (codon).
Examples:
 A DNA triplet CAA is the code for the amino acid called valine
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A DNA triplet CGA is the triplet for an amino acid called alanine.
What is non – coding DNA?
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They do not have a code for the formation of a protein.
Non-coding DNA is also known as junk DNA.
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DNA replication
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When mitosis occurs, one cell divides into two identical daughter
cells.
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DNA replication occurs so there is an exact copy of the DNA for
mitosis to occur.
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Takes place during the interphase of a cell.
How does DNA replication occur?
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The double helix unwinds.
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Enzyme breaks the bond between the base pairs.
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Other DNA bases now enter the nucleus and join with the
exposed DNA strand.
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Each new strand is identical to the original strand.
DNA Profiling
What is DNA Profiling?
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It is a method of making a unique pattern of bands from the DNA of a
person which is then used to tell the difference of that DNA from other
DNA.
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Method of DNA profiling?
1) DNA is released
2) DNA is cut into fragments
3) The fragments are separated
4) Patterns are compared
1) DNA is released:
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Dna is released by the braking down of the cell.
2) DNA is cut into fragments:
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Isolated DNA is cut into fragments using enzymes (restriction enzymes)
depending on the sequence of bases.
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The section of DNA bases cut will be of different lengths because of the
different distances between the base sequences.
3) The fragments are separated:
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Sections of DNA are separated based on their size.
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They are separated by a process called gel electrophoresis. An electric
current is passed through the gel which allows bands of small DNA
fragments to be separated from bands of larger DNA fragments.
NOTE: The smaller DNA fragments move quicker through the gel.
4) Patterns are compared:
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If two different DNA samples are the same, then the two samples must
have come from the same person.
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Applications of DNA profiles (DNA fingerprints)
Crime
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If a suspects DNA profile is compared to a victims DNA profile in a crime,
and they are similar, then it can be said that this person was present at
the crime scene.
Medical
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DNA profiles can be used to determine whether a person is the parent of a
child (e.g financial inheritance cases)
Genetic screening
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Genetic screening is testing DNA for the presence or absence of a certain
gene or an altered gene..
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Genes can be altered by mutations.
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Altered genes do not have the correct code for the production of protein.
NOTE: genetic disorders caused by altered genes include albinism, cystic fibrosis
or sickle cell anaemia.
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Where is genetic screening used?
1) Adult screening:
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Carried out on people who do not have a genetic disorder but may carry
altered genes.
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Tells them the chances if their children will have the genetic disease.
Examples: carriers of sickle cell anaemia and cystic fibrosis
2) Foetal screening:
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Cells can be removed from the placenta of a foetus.
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Child can be tested for genetic disorders
What Ethical issues does genetic screening bring?
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Mothers may terminate a pregnancy if they find out their unborn child
has a genetic disorder.
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Detailed look at DNA
What is a nucleotide?
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DNA is made up of units called nucleotides.
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A long chain of nucleotides is called a polynucleotides
Structure of a nucleotide:
Sugar is Deoxyribose = D
Phosphate group = P
Nitrogen base = A or G or T or T
What is a polynucleotide?
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It is many nucleotides joined together.
Structure of a polynucleotide
What holds bases together?
 Bases are held together by a hydrogen bond.
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Adenine and thymine form two weak hydrogen bonds.
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Guanine and cytosine form three hydrogen bonds.
What are purines and pyrimidines?
There are four nitrogen bases, two are known as purines and two as
pyrimidines.
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Two purine bases are (double ringed molecules) : adenine (A) and
guanine (G)
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Two pyrimidine bases are (single ringed molecules) : thymine (T) and
cytosine (C)
What scientists discovered the shape and structure of DNA?
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Frances Crick and James Watson
Structure of RNA:
RNA = ribonucleic acid
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RNA also consist of four bases
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RNA contains the base uracil instead of thymine.
What are the four bases:
1) Adenine (A)
2) Uracil (U)
3) Guanine (G)
4) Cytosine (C)
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Base pairing between DNA and RNA
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RNA is a single stranded molecule.
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The bases in RNA pair up with those in a section of DNA.
Example: If DNA has sequence GCAATC along one strand, then the RNA will
have the sequence CGUUAG
Differences between DNA and RNA
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Protein Synthesis (the making of protein)
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Genes are used to produce different proteins.
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The major steps involved in protein synthesis include:
1) Transcription = making of mRNA from DNA
2) Translation = making of protein depending on the RNA code
Three types of RNA involved in production of protein:
A.
B.
C.
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messenger RNA (mRNA)
transfer RNA (tRNA)
ribosomal RNA (rRNA)
Remember: all produced in the nucleus!
Steps involved in protein synthesis:
1) Enzymes start to unwind the DNA double helix in the nucleus.
2) Complimentary RNA bases join to the exposed DNA strand
(transcription).
3) The enzyme RNA polymerase joins the RNA bases together to form mRNA
(messenger RNA)
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NOTE: Each mRNA strand has:
i)
a start codon
ii)
a series of codons of different amino acids
iii)
a stop codon
5) mRNA moves from the nucleus to the cytoplasm
6) rRNA (ribosomal RNA) are found in the ribosome
7) mRNA then moves into the ribosome and forms a weak bond with the
rRNA.
NOTE: ribosome is the site for protein synthesis
8) tRNA (transfer RNA) is found in the cytoplasm.
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9)
tRNA contains an anticodon attached to an amino acid.
tRNA is attracted to the mRNA in the ribosome.
10) The anticodon on the tRNA compliments the codon on the mRNA.
11) As the tRNA attach to the mRNA in the ribosome, it also brings with it
an amino acid.
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12) As the tRNA continue to enter the ribosome, the amino acids detach from
the tRNA and bond together to form a new protein.
13) tRNA leave the ribosome without any amino acids and pull with it the
mRNA strand out of the ribosome.
14) The process stops once it has reached the stop codon. A new protein has
been produced.
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Exam Questions
Exam Paper 2015, Question 10b:
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Solutions 2015, Question 10b:
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Exam Paper 2014, Question 10b:
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Solutions 2014, Question 10b:
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Exam paper 2013 Question 6:
Solutions 2013 Question 6:
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Exam Paper 2011 Question 9:
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Exam Paper 2010 Question 10:
Part (a) deals with DNA structure and replication.
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Name the base in DNA that pairs with cytosine:
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What are the two main events in the replication of DNA:
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Part (b) deals with protein synthesis.
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Explain the terms transcription and translation:
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In what structures in the cell does translation occur:
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How many bases in sequence make up a codon in mRNA:
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Each mRNA codon specifies one of three possible outcomes during
protein synthesis. Name these three possible outcomes:
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What does the letter ‘t’ stand for in tRNA:
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During translation one end of a tRNA molecule attaches to an mRNA
codon. What is usually attached to the other end of the tRNA molecule:
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Solutions 2010 Question 10a, b:
Exam paper 2008 Questions 14b:
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i) DNA is made of units called nucleotides. Draw a labelled diagram of a
nucleotide to show its three constituent parts:
ii)Which of the labelled parts in your diagram in (i) may vary from nucleotide to
nucleotide:
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iii)The genetic code is contained within the DNA of chromosomes. Briefly
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iv)What is meant by non-coding DNA:
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v)Give one structural difference between DNA and RNA:
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vi) Name a cell organelle, apart from the nucleus, in which DNA is found:
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Exam Paper 2005 Question 8:
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Solutions 2005 Question 8:
Exam paper 2004 Question 13
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