differences between DNA and RNA.

Answer each ofthe following in at least 100 words (with the exception of # 4).

 

  1. Describe the basic structure of DNA. Discuss why DNA is often called a ‘protein recipe’.
  2. List and briefly describe 3 primary differences between DNA and RNA.

 

 

 

  1. Describe each stage of the flow of information starting with DNA and ending with a trait.

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Translate the following string of mRNA and determine which amino acid would be made. Fill in the 3 letter code for the amino acid in the bottom row.

 

 

mRNA AUG CCC AAU CGU UCU UUU GAU CAA UGA
Amino acid                  

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