Biology Unit 05: The Role of Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis (16 days)

TEKS

(6)  Science concepts. The student knows the mechanisms of genetics, such as the role of nucleic acids and the principles of Mendelian Genetics and non-Mendelian gentics. The student is expected to:

(A)  identify components of DNA, identify how information for specifying the traits of an organism is carried in the DNA, and examine scientific explanation for the origin of DNA;

(C)  explain the purpose and process of transcription and translation using models of DNA and RNA;

(E)  identify and illustrate changes in DNA and evaluate the significance of these changes;

(9)  Science concepts. The student knows the significance of various molecules involved in metabolic processes and energy conversions that occur in living organisms. The student is expected to:

(A)  compare the structures and functions of different types of biomolecules, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids;

 

Resources

1. Read 12.1 Identifying the Substance of Genes pp. 342-343.
   1. 1. Answer #3 on p. 343.
   2. DNA replication video
2. Read 13.1 RNA pp. 362-365.
   1. Workbook
   2. Transcription video
3. Read 13.2 Ribosomes and Protein Synthesis pp. 366-371.
   1. Workbook
   2. Translation video
4. Read 13.3 Mutations pp. 372-376.
   1. Workbook

Review

Before you take the test on this unit, you should do the review.