Describe the basic structure of dna

DNA Worksheet

Answer each of the following in at least 100 words each (with the exception of # 4, total 300+ words).

1. Describe the basic structure of DNA including the terms nucleotides, sugar, phosphate, bases, hydrogen bonds and double helix. Discuss why DNA is often called a ‘protein recipe’.

2. List and briefly describe 3 primary differences between DNA and RNA.

3. Describe each stage of the flow of genetic information in cells starting with DNA and ending with a trait, including the terms transcription, translation, RNA, cytoplasm, ribosome, polypeptide and proteins.

4. Transcribe the following string of mRNA and determine which amino acid would be made. Fill in the 3 letter code for the amino acid in the bottom row.