Worksheet #13

Molecular Biology of the Gene and Reproduction

Chemical Structure:

For the following, write the full name, what sugar is used for the backbone, whether it is single or double stranded, and what nitrogenous bases it is made of.

DNA:

RNA:

Base Pairs:

What nucleotides are base pairs?

How are the base pair nucleotides connected to each other?

DNA Replication:

What are the steps for DNA replication? How many DNA strands are there after replication?

Define DNA ligase

Define DNA polymerase

Transcription and Translation:

Where in the cell does transcription occur?

Where in the cell does translation occur?

Define tRNA

Define mRNA

What is the product of transcription and what is the product of translation?