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Snapple Snork
In this simulation, you will examine the DNA sequence of an imaginary organism. Snorks were
discovered on the planet Dee Enae in a distant solar system. You job is to analyze the genes of its
DNA and determine what traits the organism has.
Directions:
1. Transcribe the DNA into RNA for each gene.
2. Use the Genetic Code to determine the sequence of amino acids
3. Use the Snork Trait Guide to determine which trait your Snork has.
4. Complete all Genes and then draw your Snork with each trait you determined.
RNA
Amino Acid
Trait
RNA
Amino Acid
Trait
RNA
Amino Acid
Trait
RNA
Amino Acid
Trait
RNA
Amino Acid
Trait
Gene #1 Body Covering
GUC AGC CUU
Gene #2 Body Style
GUU CCC ACA CCU AAA
Gene #3 Legs
CUC UUA AGU GCG
Gene #4 Head Shape
GUU GCG GCU
Gene #5 Tail
CAC AUU
Gene #6 Body Pigment
UCU CCC GUA
Gene #7 Eyes
AAU AUU CCC CCC CCC ACC
Gene #8 Mouth
AAU AAC AAU GCA
Gene #9 Ears
Gene #10 Arms
UUC UUU CAU
CGC CGG AAU ACU
Snapple Snork
Draw your Snork!
Make sure your Snork matches the traits in its DNA. Be Creative