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Grade: 11
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11. 3 A Molecular Topics: DNA replication and Genetic code
Biology
Learning Objectives: Learners will
 Describe the process of DNA replication
 Explain the properties of the genetic code
Success Criteria Complete DNA replication diagrams using given words
Define a specific set of words in diagram DNA replication
Write the shortest report using prose, to explain DNA replication, which includes all the key
stages and terminology.
Solve the problem based on the genetic code
1. Label the diagram given below (5’ and 3’ primes, helicase, DNA ligase, leading strand, lagging strand, DNA
polymerase, Okazaki fragments, RNA primer).

2. Define a specific set of words

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RNA primer – …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

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Lagging strand – ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

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3. Given is the sequence of bases in

Original DNA: CCG GAT TTT AAT TAG CTA CTA

Complementary DNA:
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 4. Write the shortest report using prose, to explain DNA replication
Success of criteria for shortest report
 Needs to include key stages
 Correct terminology
 Should be around 150 words
 Needs to be comprehensible
 Get 8 mark using academic words
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5. Write down the properties of the genetic code.
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6. Complete the following table using the sequences of DNA, mRNA codon, and amino acids.

Original DNA GAT

Complementary TAT
DNA
mRNA UAU

Amino-acid Methionine

Extra task – find from this Genetic code tRNA anti-codon

tRNA anti-codon