REVIEW: RNA, Protein Synthesis & Gene Mutations Test

Vocabulary
Transcription

Translation

RNA
mRNA
tRNA

DNA RNA
Structure
Sugar
Nitrogenous bases
Location

TRANSCRIPTION TRANSLATION
List the steps List the steps

Step 1 – Transcription (occurs in nucleus)

Step 2 – Translation (occurs in cytoplasm
in ribosomes)
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Protein Synthesis
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Protein Synthesis Example

Transcription DNA: ATG CGC TTA

mRNA:

Translation Amino Acids:

Convert DNA into Amino Acids

Steps of Protein Synthesis:
DNA – TAC ACC CAT GCG ACT
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mRNA

Amino Acids
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Gene Mutations Examples

Mutation Name Description
Original DNA:
TAC ACC CAT GCG ACT
Mutated
TAC ACT CAT GCG ACT
Original DNA:
TAC ACC CAT GCG ACT
Mutated
TAC ACC GCA TGC GAC T
Original DNA:
TAC ACC CAT GCG ACT
Mutated
TAC ACC ATG CGA CT
Original DNA:
TAC ACC CAT GCG ACT
Mutated
TAC ACC CAC GCG ACT
Original DNA:
TAC ACC CAT GCG ACT
Mutated
TAC ACG CAT GCG ACT
What is gene expression and why is it so important?