The document describes the process by which genes are transcribed into messenger RNA (mRNA) and then translated into proteins. It begins by explaining that DNA contains the genetic code and is transcribed into mRNA. The document then provides a table to complete showing the differences between DNA and RNA. Next, it has students label the bases in a sample mRNA molecule. It asks what DNA acts as a template for RNA transcription and defines transcription. It identifies the two main types of RNA - mRNA and tRNA. The document concludes by explaining what happens to mRNA after processing is complete.
The document describes the process by which genes are transcribed into messenger RNA (mRNA) and then translated into proteins. It begins by explaining that DNA contains the genetic code and is transcribed into mRNA. The document then provides a table to complete showing the differences between DNA and RNA. Next, it has students label the bases in a sample mRNA molecule. It asks what DNA acts as a template for RNA transcription and defines transcription. It identifies the two main types of RNA - mRNA and tRNA. The document concludes by explaining what happens to mRNA after processing is complete.
The document describes the process by which genes are transcribed into messenger RNA (mRNA) and then translated into proteins. It begins by explaining that DNA contains the genetic code and is transcribed into mRNA. The document then provides a table to complete showing the differences between DNA and RNA. Next, it has students label the bases in a sample mRNA molecule. It asks what DNA acts as a template for RNA transcription and defines transcription. It identifies the two main types of RNA - mRNA and tRNA. The document concludes by explaining what happens to mRNA after processing is complete.
The document describes the process by which genes are transcribed into messenger RNA (mRNA) and then translated into proteins. It begins by explaining that DNA contains the genetic code and is transcribed into mRNA. The document then provides a table to complete showing the differences between DNA and RNA. Next, it has students label the bases in a sample mRNA molecule. It asks what DNA acts as a template for RNA transcription and defines transcription. It identifies the two main types of RNA - mRNA and tRNA. The document concludes by explaining what happens to mRNA after processing is complete.
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FROM GENES TO PROTEINS
Name _____________________ Directions: Complete the table by checking the correct column for each statement.
Statement DNA RNA
1. Contains ribose ✓ 2. Composed of a double chain of nucleotides ✓ 3. Contains Deoxyribose ✓ 4. Contains Uracil ✓ 5. Contains Thymine ✓ 6. Composed of a single chain of nucleotides ✓
1. Label the diagram by completing the sequence of nitrogen bases in the
mRNA. Use these letters: A, U, C, G, T.
DNA Chain
UC G A A U C G C G U A U U G mRNA Chain
2. What is it that acts as a template for making RNA? RNA polymerase uses one of the DNA strands as a template to make a new complementary RNA_____ molecule._________________________________________________________ 3. What is meant by transcription? The process of copying a sequence of DNA to produce a complementary strand of RNA______________________________
4. What are two types of RNA? messenger RNA (mRNA) and transfer RNA__ (tRNA).__________________________________________________________
5. Which type of RNA is transcribed from DNA and contains the code for polypeptide formation? pre-mRNA is transcribed from DNA and encoded by___ original gene to build polypeptide._____________________________________
6. What is the difference between an intron and an exon? An intron is the__
part of the mRNA that gets cut out and does NOT code for proteins while the___ exons are the part that get linked together and go on to be translated into______ proteins._________________________________________________________
7. What happens to mRNA after processing is complete? mRNA leaves the
nucleus and attaches to a ribosome in the cytoplasm for translation.__________ II. Directions: Use this sheet to practice using the table below which will be used to decipher the genetic code.
DNA Coding Strand mRNA tRNA Amino acid
A U A Cysteine (Cys) C G C A U A A U A Tyrosine (Tyr) T A U G C G T A U Isoleucine (Ile) A U A G C G G C G Glutamine (Gln) T A U T A U T A U Asparagine (Asn) T A U A U A T A U Serine (Ser) C G C G C G C G C Glycine (Gly) C G C C G C G C G Leucine (Leu) A U A A U A C G C Glycine (Gly) C G C T A U
