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DNA Worksheet

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DNA Worksheet

Answer each of the following in at least 100 words (with the exception of # 4).

1. Describe the basic structure of DNA. Discuss why DNA is often called a ‘protein recipe’.

2. List and briefly describe 3 primary differences between DNA and RNA.

3. Describe each stage of the flow of information starting with DNA and ending with a trait.

4. Transcribe the following string of mRNA and determine which amino acid would be made. Fill in the 3 letter code for the amino acid in the bottom row.

mRNA

AUG

CCC

AAU

CGU

UCU

UUU

GAU

CAA

UGA

Amino acid

(If needed:)

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