DNA, Proteins, and Cell Function

DNA, Proteins, and Cell Function

Grade 9 · Science · 45 min· Construct An Explanation Based On Evidence For How The Structure Of Dna Determines The Structure Of Proteins Which Carry Out The Essential Functions Of Life Through Systems Of Specialized Cells.

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Learning Objective

I can explain how the sequence of DNA bases determines the sequence of amino acids in a protein, which then determines the protein's structure and function in specialized cells.

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From DNA to protein - 3D

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Quick comprehension check

Explain how the order of DNA bases in a gene affects the order of amino acids in the protein that is produced. Explain how the sequence of amino acids in a protein determines the protein's final 3D shape. Explain how a protein's 3D shape is related to its function within a specialized cell.

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