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DNA replication- Assignment

Instructions- Answer all question in a word document or on google docs.

1. A strand of messenger RNA is to be transcribed from a DNA strand with bases -A-G-C-

C-T-T-. What is the base sequence o the mRNA strand produced?

2. Use a simple diagram to describe a nucleotide.

3. Describe how Okazaki fragments are formed.

4. Briefly discuss the roles of the following in DNA replication:

a. DNA Ligase

b. DNA Polymerase

c. DNA Helicase

5. The diagram below shows a short section of a DNA molecule.

a. Identify whether A an B are purine or pyrimidines.

b. State which nitrogenous bases A and B would be.

6. Define the following terms:

a. Gene
b. Translation
c. Codon
7. Identify the methods of DNA replication represented in the diagram below.
A B C

b. Briefly define what is depicted by B.

8. Briefly define the process occurring below.

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