DNA, RNA, & Protein Synthesis

Topics to be Covered:

• 1. DNA & DNA Replication

  2. RNA

  3. Protein Synthesis: Transcription/Translation

  4. Gene Regulation

  5. Mutations

The Student Will:

Identify components of DNA and describe how information for specifying the traits of an organism is carried in the DNA.

Explain the purpose and process of transcription and translation using models of DNA and RNA.

Identify components of DNA and describe how information for specifying the traits of an organism is carried in the DNA.

Recognize that components that make up the genetic code are common to all organisms.

Explain the purpose and process of transcription and translation using models of DNA and RNA.

Recognize that gene expression is a regulated process.

Identify and illustrate changes in DNA and evaluate the significance of these changes.