| Write a team paper addressing the following concept Genetic concepts. Use at least 3 to 5 different references and present the paper in APA style. Post your completed team paper to the assignments section. The paper should be 1200 to 1600 words.
- Describe the structure of DNA and the steps of protein synthesis.
- Describe the relationships between the following terms:
- DNA
- Chromatin material
- Gene
- Chromosome
- Use the following gene in protein synthesis:
TAGGACCATTTTAGCCCC
- Show the mRNA.
- Show the tRNA.
- Name the amino acids that will be placed in the polypeptide chain. (Use the codon table in Ch. 17 of Campbell Biology.)
- A gene will direct the making of polypeptide chains, and polypeptide chains form proteins. All enzymes are proteins. Therefore, how would you explain carrying a gene for a trait that does not show up in the offspring?
- In order for DNA to pass genetic information to the next generation, DNA must replicate successfully. Mistakes in replication could result in major problems in heredity.
- Explain how DNA replicates.
- Describe the formation of the leading strand and lagging strand and include the enzymes involved.
- Why do the legs replicate differently?
- Discuss DNA technology including the process and applications of cloning, gene therapy, stem cell research, genetically modified foods.
- Explain how these techniques are developed and how they are used in society today to address problems.
- Locate a current event that relates to DNA and ethics. Discuss the implications in your team paper.
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