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Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis Exam Review

25. Identify the introns and exons: (PreAP only)

mRNA molecule: ACCUGGAAUGCA

code for protein : ACCGAAU

introns : __________________

exons : ___________________

26. Where does translation occur?

27. What types of RNA are involved in translation?

28. What is the end result of translation?

29. Describe the process of translation.

30. If an mRNA strand contains the codons AGUCCGUAA, what anticodons will attach to it?

31. Describe briefly and illustrate the process of replication and the role of the enzymes involved.

32. Make up a strand of DNA that is 24 nucleotides long.

DNA: ____________________________________________________________

mRNA:___________________________________________________________

Protein: ___________________________________________________________

33. On a separate sheet of paper define and illustrate the 3 types of gene mutations and their effects.

34. On the separate paper, illustrate the entire process of protein synthesis (transcription and translation)

35. On the separate paper, create a timeline in which you briefly discuss the scientists discussed in class and

their contributions to our knowledge of DNA.

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