GCSE Review 3 DNA & Protein Synthesis
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GCSE Review 3 – DNA & Protein Synthesis
3.1. The Structure of DNA
Label the diagram on the right to show the main location and structural features of DNA:
DNA is contained within the cell’s ………………………………………
DNA is packaged into …………………………………………………………
Each DNA strand in sectioned off into genes.
A gene codes for …………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
The genome is ………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………
DNA is a polymer made from four different monomers
called ……………………………………………………………………………………
Each of these monomers consist of three main parts:
1.
2.
3.
Basic Revision Aims:
3.1. The structure of DNA
3.3. The causes and effects of mutations
Extending Further:
3.2. Protein synthesis
Resources
Use the GCSE Bitesize sections below and your GCSE textbook, class notes and GCSE revision guide.
DNA Structure
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/z9pkmsg/revision/5 (AQA)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/z3mbqhv/revision/3 (Edexcel)
Mutations
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/z9pkmsg/revision/10 (AQA)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/z3mbqhv/revision/8 (Edexcel)
Protein Synthesis (Extending Further)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/z9pkmsg/revision/8 (AQA) (Watch the video to help)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/z3mbqhv/revision/6 (Edexcel) (Watch the video to help)
