Essential Biology 7.3 & 7.

4 Transcription & Translation (AHL)

Student Name: Blog resource: http://tinyurl.com/62xs3fz

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Click4Biology: http://click4biology.info/c4b/7/pro7.3.htm

You must also complete the Core (3.5) Essential Biology for this topic.
1.

Distinguish between sense and antisense strands in DNA.

The ______________ strand is complementary to the ___________ strand. The antisense strand is also known as the ____________ strand, as it is used for _____________ , to make mRNA. mRNA corresponds with the _____________ strand, with the exception of the base ___, which is replaced with ____. mRNA is complementary to the ________________ strand.

2.

Describe the role of the antisense strand in transcription.

3.

State the direction of transcription and draw a simple diagram to show the addition of an RNA molecule to a growing mRNA strand.

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Outline the roles of the following regions of DNA in translation:

Promoter region Coding region Terminator

5.

Explain the process of translation in prokaryotes, including the following: promoter region, RNA polymerase, 5-3 direction, free nucleoside triphosphates, complementary base pairing, terminator region.

6.

Distinguish between introns and exons in eukaryotic DNA (DNA structure revision).

7.

State one method of post-transcription modification of mRNA in eukaryotes.

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Label the following regions on this tRNA molecule, stating the function of each: a.

b. hydrogen bonds

c.

9.

tRNA needs to be activated in order to pick up the corresponding amino acid. Explain how tRNA is activated, including the role of a specific tRNA activating enzyme, ATP and amino acids.

10. Using a diagram, outline the structure of a ribosome, including protein and RNA composition,

large and small subunits, three tRNA binding sites and mRNA binding sites.

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Student Name: 11. Describe polysomes and state their function.

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12. State the direction of movement of the ribosome along the mRNA strand (the direction of

translation).

13. Explain the process of translation in four stages: Keywords: mRNA, ribosome, small subunit, large subunit, start codon, AUG, tRNA

Explanation:

1. Initiation

Keywords: amino acids, peptide bond, transfer, anticodon, tRNA

Explanation: 2. Elongation

Keywords: tRNA, mRNA, codon, release

Explanation: 3. Translocation

Keywords: stop codon, release/ detachment

Explanation:

4. Termination

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14. Show how a dipeptide is formed through condensation, labeling the peptide bond.

15. Distinguish between polypeptides produced by free ribsomes and those produced by bound

ribosomes, such as in the RER. (Revision: exocytosis) Free ribosomes: RER-bound ribosomes:

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Works Cited
1. Allott, Andrew. IB Study Guide: Biology for the IB Diploma. s.l. : Oxford University Press, 2007. 978-019-915143-1. 2. Mindorff, D and Allott, A. Biology Course Companion. Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2007. 978099151240. 3. Clegg, CJ. Biology for the IB Diploma. London : Hodder Murray, 2007. 978-0340926529. 4. Campbell N., Reece J., Taylor M., Simon. E. Biology Concepts and Connections. San Fransisco : Pearson Benjamin Cummings, 2006. 0-8053-7160-5. 5. Taylor, Stephen. Science Video Resources. [Online] Wordpress, 2010. http://sciencevideos.wordpress.com. 6. Burrell, John. Click4Biology. [Online] 2010. http://click4biology.info/. 7. IBO. Biology Subject Guide. [Online] 2007. http://xmltwo.ibo.org/publications/migrated/productionapp2.ibo.org/publication/7/part/2/chapter/1.html.

Self Assessment:

Essential Biology
Criterion Complete (2) Partially complete (1)
Complete and neat. All command terms highlighted, tables and diagrams well presented.

Assessment Self MrT

Presentation & Organisation Academic Honesty Objective 1 understanding Objective 2 understanding Objective3 understanding Logic, notation, mathematical working Further research

NA NA

Sources cited using the CSE (ISO 690 numerical) method, with Works Cited section complete and correct. All answers for the following command terms Most answers for the following command terms correct: correct: Define Draw Label List Measure State Most answers for the following command terms All answers for the following command terms correct: correct: Annotate Apply Calculate Describe Distinguish Estimate Identify Outline Most answers for the following command terms All answers for the following command terms correct: correct: Analyse Comment Compare Construct Deduce Derive Design Determine Discuss Evaluate Explain Predict Show Solve Sketch Suggest Answers are presented in a logical and concise manner. SI units used most times, with correct NA unit symbols and definitions of terms. All mathematical working shown. Evidence is apparent of research and reading beyond the textbook and presentations to find correct answers to challenging questions. If any NA questions are unanswered, this criterion scores zero.

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