DNA and Protein Synthesis

DNA and Protein Synthesis

  • Describe the stages of DNA synthesis using key terms: template, semi-conservative, and DNA polymerase.
  • Describe the stages of Protein synthesis using key terms: translation, transcription, mRNA, tRNA, ribosome, and RNA polymerase.
  • Draw a flow diagram of the stages for both types of synthesis to avoid confusion.
  • Base sequence of nucleic acids relates to the amino acid sequence of polypeptides.
  • No need to memorise specific triplet codes for particular amino acids.
  • Interpretation of data from experiments investigating the role of nucleic acids is necessary.