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3. DNA is sometimes described as a twisted ladder. What is this shape called? ___________________
DNA Replication
12. DNA must “unzip” to replicate. Describe how DNA “unzips”. Include the name of the enzyme involved.
Protein Synthesis
16. Create a matching (complementary) mRNA sequence for the following strand of a DNA molecule:
19. List each codon from the mRNA molecule in #18 (put a dash between each separate codon).
23. Use the amino acid chart in your notes to translate the sequence of codons (from #16) and write the
amino acid sequence that results below: