Biology CP Study Guide (DNA, RNA, & Protein Synthesis) Answer Key
Biology CP Study Guide (DNA, RNA, & Protein Synthesis) Answer Key
Biology CP Study Guide (DNA, RNA, & Protein Synthesis) Answer Key
3. The shape of a DNA molecule is called (hint – another name for twisted ladder)…
Double Helix
9. What kinds of bonds are formed between the bases in DNA? Are they strong or
weak bonds?
Hydrogen Bonds; Weak – allows for DNA Replication
10. Which bases are complimentary (always join together)?
A T C G
11. How many meters of DNA does each cell contain?
~ 2m
DNA Replication:
1. Are the bonds between the sugars and phosphates strong or weak? Why do you
think that is important?
Strong; DNA will not fall apart
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3. What is the enzyme that is responsible for DNA replication?
DNA Polymerase
4. What is the first step that occurs in replication?
(Not On Test)
5. What happens after the DNA strand is unzipped?
(Not On Test)
6. How many copies are DNA are present after replication?
(Two complete Identical Copies)
7. What is the final job of DNA Polymerase at the end of replication?
Proofreading
DNA Technology:
1. What are three ways DNA differs from RNA? (Hint – make a table)
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DNA and RNA differ in 3ways
RNA DNA
Single-
Single-stranded Double-
Double-stranded
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13. rRNA molecules are made of 1 mRNA molecules and 2…
tRNA molecules
14. What is the organelle in which protein synthesis takes place (Hint – think about what
rRNA stands for…)
Ribosomes
15. Know the 7 steps in Translation: (LOOK AT PAGE 210 & 211)
4- tRNA detaches from P-site, leaves behind amino acid, leaves Ribosome.
5- tRNA at A-site moves to the P-site. Now a new codon is ready at the A-site
for another tRNA.
6- tRNA detaches from P-site, leaves behind amino acid, leaves ribosome.
7- (Steps 2 – 6 repeat until a stop codon is reached). Ex. UAG, UAA, UGA.
A new protein is then released into the cell.