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Reading DNA

Reading DNA

Students use edible models of the DNA molecule to transcribe an mRNA se- quence, then translate it into a protein. At the end of the lesson, understand that information within the DNA molecule is divided into segments called genes and learn that each gene contains the instructions for assembling a unique protein that performs a specialized function in the cell. A basic knowledge of DNA structure and function is required....

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Keywords:
Life Science, Base Pairs, Translation, And for Genetic Information to Be Expressed as Traits in an Individual Through the Synthesis of Prot, Genes, Transcription, Cell Structure and Function, NSDL, Biological Science, Mathematics, Food and Cooking, Cells, Life Sciences, DNA Structure and Function, MRNA, Double Helices, Scientific Models, Base Pairing, DNA, Cell Division, Universal Genetic Code, Genetics, Heredity and Genetics, Double Helix
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Material Type:
Assessment Tool
Date Added to MERLOT:
July 27, 2016
Date Modified in MERLOT:
August 30, 2017
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Submitter:
Barbra Bied Sperling
Hispanic Serving Institution
Primary Audience:
Middle School, High School, College General Ed
Technical Format:
PDF
Mobile Compatibility:
Not specified at this time
Language:
English
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No
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Unknown
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