DNA, Proteins, and Cell Function
Grade 9•45 minutes•Construct an explanation based on evidence for how the structure of DNA determines the structure of proteins which carry out the essential functions of life through systems of specialized cells.
Learning Objective
I can explain how the sequence of DNA bases determines the sequence of amino acids in a protein, which then determines the protein's structure and function in specialized cells.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Describe the process of transcription, including the roles of DNA and messenger RNA (mRNA).
2. Explain how the sequence of bases in DNA determines the sequence of amino acids in a protein.
3. What is the role of transfer RNA (tRNA) in protein synthesis?
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