HOMEWORK 8
- In your own words, describe the process of DNA
replication
-In your own words, provide a detailed description of
how DNA is packaged in the nucleus (10 pts).
-Identify the process and detail the steps of
transcription from start to finish (In your own words)
(10pts)
-RNA is derived from DNA by what process and which major
enzyme? (5pts)
-What determines if a gene is functional (5
pts)
-How do mutations occur in cells? Further list 3...
1. Describe in your own words the structure of
DNA.
2. Describe in your own words how DNA makes
copies of itself. (I.e. Describe DNA replication.).
Protein synthesis involves two processes, transcription and
translation.
Describe in your own words how each process
occurs.
Transcription
Translation
In your own words, describe the process of DNA replication
(include the proteins discussed in the lecture presentation in your
description and identify their functions) (20pts)
Is DNA conservative or semiconservative? Explain. (10 pts)
In your own words, provide a detailed description of how DNA is
packaged in the nucleus (10 pts).
Identify the process and detail the steps of transcription from
start to finish (In your own words) (10pts)
RNA is derived from DNA by what process and which...
1. In your own words, explain how the government can play the
role of guardian of business in the global context (Pearson text)
2. Briefly outline why Govt. subsidies may be considered
controversial. Reflection requirements:
You will write a 1 - Page double spaced response to an
opinion/reflection question please type it do not write on
paper
1. What is sickle-cell disease (in your own words)? What role
does hemoglobin play in this disorder?
2. Is this an inherited disorder? Is there a difference between
individuals with one copy of this mutated gene vs. two?
3. What is the connection between sickle-cell and malaria?
4. What is a pleiotrophic effect? (hint: sickle-cell is an
example)
5. Which future line of research/investigation given in the
Scientific American article sounded most interesting/promising to
you?