Nucleic acids and proteins

Learning Intentions

Nucleic acids and proteins 


• nucleic acids as information molecules that encode instructions for the synthesis of proteins in cells 

• the structure of DNA and the three forms of RNA including similarities and differences in their subunits, and their synthesis by condensation polymerisation 

• the genetic code as a degenerate triplet code and the steps in gene expression including transcription, RNA processing in eukaryotic cells and translation. 

Engage

Have a look at this video Amoeba sisters - Protein synthesis and the lean mean ribosome machine as an introduction to what you really need to know about his unit.

Explore

1. Prior Knowledge Test

What is ment by 5' and 3' end of nucleotide



2. PowerPoint- DNA, Proteins and Proteomes outline some of the important parts you need to know

Explain

3. Note taking. Use this template to help take notes

Book References
Read Chapter 3.1 1nnd 3.2 of Heinemann Text Book
A+ Unit 3 Notes pp 19-23

TRANSCRIPTION

Transcription video

 A second Transcription video

TRANSLATION

  Translation Video

Elaborate

Listen to Douch's Podcast -The central Dogma and add to your notes.

DNA Workshop 

Watch this video to see a video representation of the DNA workshop which needs Shockwave to work properly though you an read through the text.

website - What is the central dogma