Learning Objective

You will be able to:

• DNA and RNA Structure

  • Describe the structures involved in passing hereditary information from one generation to the next.

  • Describe the characteristics of DNA that allow it to be used as the hereditary material.

• Replication

  • Describe the mechanisms by which genetic information is copied for transmission between generations.

• Transcription and RNA Processing

  • Describe the mechanisms by which genetic information flows from DNA to RNA to protein.

• Translation

  • Explain how the phenotype of an organism is determined by its genotype.

• Regulation of Gene Expression

  • Describe the types of interactions that regulate gene expression.

  • Explain how the location of regulatory sequences relates to their function.

• Gene Expression and Cell Specialization

• Mutation

• Biotechnology
  

AP Bio Course and Exam Description for Unit 6.

Slides

Virtual Labs

Homework

Learn-Biology.com covers transcription and translation through four tutorials.

1. Topic 6.3. Transcription

2. Topic 6.4, Part 1: The Genetic Code

3. Topic 6.4, Part 2: Translation/Protein Synthesis

4. Topic 6.4, Part 3 (extension): Protein Targeting to the Rough E.R.

These are accompanied by this student learning guide.

Links and Embedded Videos

Epigenetic Modification in Rats (researchgate)

Mutations and Natural Selection

How Prokaryotes Achieve Genetic Diversity